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Advance Fluid Control is New Zealand’s leading supplier & installer of specialist fluid transfer equipment and fluid management systems for mechanical & industrial workshops and applications.
One of the most important and often overlooked aspects of any workshop set up is the handling and management of waste oil.
With the storage and containment of waste oil having attracted particular attention from authorities in recent years due to the potential for environmental pollution, and some workshops unfortunately having sub-standard storage practices, authorities are now monitoring this aspect of the industry more closely, and rightly so. The compliance and management of waste oil tanks and systems in workshop premises is now of the highest priority.
AFC has the range of quality equipment, solutions and understanding to help any workshop get on top of its waste oil management.
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7 Key Points for Sites with Waste Oil Storage
Spill Control
Sites with waste oil storage must have a spill kit that is appropriate for cleaning up used oil. This should contain personal protective equipment (PPE), spill handling equipment, containment equipment, absorbent materials and information on what to do when a spill occurs.
Sites with Waste Oil capacity of 500L or more
If the site has capacity for 500L or more of waste oil, there must be at least 2 fire extinguishers on site. Maximum storage in plastic tanks is 1000L per site. Double skinned steel tanks provide solutions for storage of more than 1000L.
Secondary Containment
Each tank is required to have a secondary system with at least 110% capacity of the largest storage tank on site. This can be achieved by utilising a self-bunded tank, a single skinned self-bunded tank, or a single skinned tank in a suitably sized bund.
Evacuation Plan
A documented evacuation plan is required.
Signage
a) The location where the tank is must have prominent signage to demonstrate the allowed substances for the tank, as well as signage showing prohibited substances. Our waste oil tanks come complete with the approved signage to meet this requirement.
Staff Training
Written material must be provided to staff about the appropriate procedures for handling used oil and oil filters. Safety datasheets must be available.
Emergency Response Plan
An emergency response plan is required if your site holds more than 1,000L of waste oil. Emergency response plans must be site specific and cover all reasonably likely occurrences and the responses for your site.
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