Bunding can also take the form of a small speed hump construction. The objective of bunding is to contain any liquid in the event of an emergency spill or leak. The height of the bund required depends on the volume of liquid in storage. A simple ramp can be installed to make placement and removal of containers from the bunded area easier. If spills and leaks are not controlled, they can pose a serious threat to the environment and safety of personnel.
Spills can often lead to hazardous situations and result in serious stormwater pollution.
The following steps should be followed to prevent stormwater pollution and to protect our local waterways in the event of a spill at your premises. These data sheets provide relevant information for specific liquid types, and are available from chemical manufacturers and suppliers. The MSDS gives advice on handling, storage and cleanup procedures for liquid chemicals. Your workplace should keep copies of the MSDS for each product that is used. This will reduce the level of possible contamination to the environment.