Monday, November 12, 2012

Protecting The Environment With Spill Containment Pallets

By Melanie Vaughn


There have been many occurrences of environmental disasters brought about by careless handling of environmentally harmful substances. It has already caused international alarm. The destruction of simple organisms brought about by contamination can lead to large scale destruction. The ecosystem is designed in such a way that a slight imbalance could harm the whole system starting from the bottom to the top, and this does not exclude man who is on the top of the food chain. Countless preventive measures are being made to prevent contamination. Spill containment pallets are already enforced to prevent introduction of harmful liquid to the environment.

Containers containing harmful chemicals, oil, or other possible pollutants pose a risk of spilling. As a preventive measure, a spill pallet is used. It is where drums and other containing materials are placed on top of. The Environmental protection agency enforces them as there has been many incidents of harm done by spillage in the past. Current regulation states that these pallets should be able to contain twenty percent more than the container that they would protect. In the case of a 50 gallon barrel, the pallet must have a 60 gallon capacity.

It is designed in such way that it is durable enough to withstand the corrosive nature of the liquid it catches. Most of them are manufactured from high density polyethylene. Chlorinated solvents are to be watched out for when the containers are made of polyurethane. Chlorine can break down this component.

Cleaning leakage may not come easy. There is also a need to recycle the materials as they are still usable. There are pallets which come with specially designed polygrates that could be removed. This provides easy cleaning access and minimizes wasting.

These preventive materials come in different designs and sizes. Some can contain as much as eight drums while small ones may contain just one. These are cleverly designed so that portability and accessibility is maximized. One should know how to choose the right type by properly considering the amount of load.

Large quantities would benefit from platforms that are modular. They are expandable so maximums space can be used. These are recommended for large storage facilities. For personal use, there are portable versions that can save on space and could hold single drums.

Storage of large quantities with a limited space can be possible by stacking them. This can be addressed by stackable pallets. Each container will have its own pallet that is sturdy enough to be placed on top of another and these can come with additional innovations which further enhances their effectiveness in catching spills.

All these items come in two major designs. There are open ones which are more suitable for indoor use. The second type is the close ones which are useful for outdoors. It prevents mixing of other unwanted substances to the volume it will catch. Locks may also be added.

It is the duty of everyone to care for the environment. Vigilance is needed to prevent careless destruction brought about by improper handling of materials. It is not only large facilities who needs these spill containment pallets but everyone who handles potentially polluting substances.




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