What is a secondary containment?
Secondary retaining system is a system that is designed to capture hazardous materials if leakage or spills. This is done to keep them contained to contaminate the soil, air or water. It can be in the form of absorption material, special pallets or barrels. When storing or transporting chemicals or pollutants in many countries, leaks should be retained. In the United States, for example, these types of systems are governed by the environmental protection agency (EPA). They also acknowledge that workers could be sick or injured when handling chemicals. For this reason, manufacturers may decide to store or transport hazardous chemicals in a certain form of secondary detention. These systems can capture leaks or leaks and maintain them limited to a limited area so that they do not affect the soil or water and result in the Aven's cleaning process.
In some cases, the secondary containment systems are a special palette for the products to which withE can sit. This palette can be closed on all sides and on the bottom. The upper part usually has holes for liquid to be drained. One of them can be placed a machinery that requires the use of chemical solvents to prevent leakage to the ground under the machine. Absorption material, such as sand or sawdust bags, can be placed around the pallet to ensure that leaks are limited to a small area.
Further secondary retention systems is a special barrel. This mechanism can slip down through the top of the hazardous materials or a container can be placed in it. If the inner container escapes, the material would then flow into the outer barrel, where it would stop in spreading.
Many jurisdictions require the use of a secondary retaining system whenever hazardous materials are stored, manufactured or supplied. Yet many people voluntarily decided to use the MeDue to potential damage that could result if the products escape. Some common materials that may require a secondary retaining system include acids, oil, solvents and many types of color.
People who process products that could negatively affect the environment, if spilled, can consider the use of a secondary retaining system when stored or transportation. They may also want to check for local environmental agencies to find out what the requirements are. Retention methods can help prevent environmental disaster that could be costly and dangerous.