Many customers ask us what a “Bund” is or what “bunded” means. Well, in the shipping container industry the term “bunded” is commonly used to mean an area that is self-contained. In a chemical storage container, this means that any chemical spillage is contained and does not affect the environment. This guide will expand on […]
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Why you shouldn’t use a standard contain
If you are storing pesticides for use on your farm, it is essential that you obtain adequate storage in order to become compliant with the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidelines. You may have thought about using a standard shipping container as a solution; however, there are many reasons why this is not an appropriate […]
Farming Grants in Wales
Farming Grants in Wales are available in August 2017 & February 2018. The Welsh government have announced that there will be £40m of grant funding available to the Welsh farmers for the next 4 years. “The grant is a 40% contribution towards capital investments in equipment and machinery that have been pre-identified as offering clear […]
Organisation of a Chemical store
Part 3 – Chemical store organisation The HSE, has laid out a specification on how to store pesticides in a responsible way. This section, focuses on ‘Organisation‘ Quote: Mark the exterior of the store (and where it is located within a larger building, the exterior of the building) with the general danger warning sign (see below) Unquote: […]
Construction for Pesticide store
Part 2 (Construction) – Guidance to Storage of Pesticides on the Farm & other professional users. The HSE, has laid out a specification on how to store pesticides in a responsible way. This section, focuses on ‘Construction’ You must provide a store that is resistant to fire, capable of retaining leakage/spillage (e.g. if containers were […]
