| Document ID (ISN) | 66118 |
| CIS number |
96-312 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-0990-1 |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
Guidance Note EH 70
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
The control of fire-water run-off from CIMAH sites to prevent environmental damage |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1995. 8p. 14 ref. Price: GBP 4.00. |
| Abstract |
This guidance note provides advice to operators of sites subject to the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1984 (CIMAH) (see CIS 89-1436). It concerns measures for the control of fire-water which may have been contaminated with chemicals stored at the site. Fire precautions are outlined along with emergency planning and environmental hazard identification, containment of fire-water run-off (lagoons and lakes, bunded areas, temporary containment), and alternatives to containment (controlled burning). An appendix summarizes legal requirements. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
fire fighting; dangerous substances; water pollution; major hazards; pollution control; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
emergency organization; bund walls; glossary; legislation; fire protection |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Environmental pollution
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Major hazards
Pollution control
Environmental pollution
Fires
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