2023年2月28日 · Learn about OSHA secondary containment requirements for safe storage of hazardous chemicals & how to comply with the guidelines for effective spill containment

2024年5月31日 · For purposes of the SPCC requirements, secondary containment for bulk storage facilities must be constructed to at least provide for the capacity of the largest single tank with sufficient freeboard for precipitation.

To prevent the release of hazardous waste or hazardous constituents to the environment, you must provide secondary containment that meets the requirements of this section for all new and existing tank systems.

Concentrated Nitric (≥68%) and Sulfuric Acids (≥93%) should be stored in secondary containers; Use a safety cabinet labeled “Acid” or on protected shelving using secondary containment; DO NOT store under sink or on metal shelving; Store Hydrofluoric Acid where accessible only by authorized personnel

6 天之前 · Responding is Mandy Marxen, commercial marketing manager, U.S. Chemical Storage, Wilkesboro, NC. Secondary spill containment is vital to a safe and compliant workplace that handles hazardous liquids. Secondary containment sumps can minimize spill-cleanup efforts and isolate the migration of hazardous materials.

Store all hazardous liquid chemicals in secondary containment, such as drip trays. This is to minimize the impact and spread of a spill resulting from broken/leaking containers. Tray capacity must be 100% of the largest container.

Use Secondary Containment When Storing Oxidizers on Wooden Cabinet/Shelf Oxidizer Examples: Nitric acid, Hydrogen peroxide, Sodium perchlorate Refer to manufacturer label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for more specific storage information.

Secondary containment shall be provided when the capacity of an individual container exceeds 55 gallons or the aggregate capacity of multiple containers exceeds 100 gallons.

EPA and OSHA chemical storage requirements specify the need for secondary containment, which provides a backup containment method to prevent hazardous spills in the event a primary containment method fails.

Secondary containment in chemical storage refers to containing chemicals in two separate but integrated storage tanks. The inner tank stores the chemicals, while the outer tank provides an additional layer of containment in case the inner tank leaks or ruptures.