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Construction spill prevention matters - handling spills in the construction industry

10 May 2013

'Construction Spill Prevention Matters' is a free e-report commissioned by the BSIF and the EA, which discusses the challenges faced in preventing spills, environmental hazards and the cost implications of such issues occurring.

The report is written in collaboration with, and features interviews and discussion pieces from, national regulators and experts from the largest construction businesses in the UK including; The Chairman of the Environment Agency, The Global Sustainability Director at WSP, Vinci Construction UK, Costain, Willmott Dixon and many more.

Key topics covered in the report include:
  • An outline on guidelines, support and future actions to encourage environmental management within the UK construction sector from the EA.
  • Identifying common spill threats and the cost of remedy.
  • Whether there is such a thing as a 'low level hazard' or should, and can, all hazards be treated as 'high priority'?
  • Contractor or Developer: Whose responsibility is spill prevention and how should the hazard avoidance tasks be shared?
  • Developing a spill training plan: knowing the basics to put in place.
  • How to ensure the appropriate disposal of hazard waste and liquids both during and post construction phase.
  • Building a spill prevention kit for your specific needs: tips from the experts.

The report will be published on Monday 25th March, but you can pre-register to receive a free copy directly to your inbox as soon as it is released, just click on the following link and register your interest in receiving your copy of the report: http://www.bsif.co.uk/pdf/construction-spill-prevention-matters

 
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