Storage Areas

Places where equipment, materials and waste might be stored. They should be kept clean and tidy, safe to access and retrieve items from and offer secure facilities where harmful or hazardous material is kept. Storage areas should:
• Be well signposted, indicating the type of materials, especially if different types of waste are present, and / or equipment present;
• Be located away from watercourses to reduce the potential for pollution if a spillage occurs;
• If waste is stored then it should be separated out into different types of waste, especially hazardous and non-hazardous;
• Be undercover to protect materials and equipment from the weather, especially loose top-dressings which will want to be kept dry;
• Have a suitable bund to help contain any spillage of materials and prevent the spillage from contaminating outside of the store;
• Ensure storage areas are not overstocked and are stored safely and securely to prevent any toppling over or falling from shelving.