“ A secondary containment system is designed to catch leaks from the primary container or spillages when in use. A suitable containment system should be provided, as this will significantly reduce the risk of a spill resulting in pollution…..”

For further detailed information visit
http://publications.environment-agency.gov.uk/pdf/PMHO0204TG25-e-e.pdf

It should be noted that when purchasing sump flooring/drip trays that adequate access is made available and a ramp is purchased or manufactured and installed so that a drum trolley can safely collect the drum without the possibility of further spillage of potentially hazardous material or physical injury occurring to personnel. This is especially important for some prefabricated systems on the market as the edge of the containment can be sometimes as much as 10 inches of the ground.

Of course we at Credential Automotive can help you with the purchase of sump flooring/drip trays with an example shown below.

Sump Floor £292.10

A low profile 4-drum sump floor is only 150mm high moulded from medium density polyethylene that can be used as a stand-alone unit or combined with others to create unlimited bunded areas. Units can be joined together with plastic connectors to inter-link the sumps and the injection moulded mesh floor has a 1000kg static weight load.

Size: 1660mm x 1260mm x 150mm
Nº of containers: 4 x 205ltr
Sump capacity: 300ltr
Colour: Blue
Tare weight: 40kg

* Note Ramp not included in purchase price shown please add £128.70 to the charge.