Environmental Precautions: Checklist

• Keep lids on containers of solvents
• Only use the minimum quantity
• Consider alternative materials
• Minimize over-spray when painting
• Use the correct equipment for collecting refrigerants
• Don't burn garbage or material on site

Always adhere to the following disposal and spillage prevention instructions:

• Never pour anything down a drain without first checking that it is environmentally safe to do so, and that it does not violate any local regulations
• Store liquids in a walled area
• Make sure that taps on liquid containers are secure and cannot be accidentally turned on
• Protect bulk storage tanks from vandalism by locking the valves
• Transfer liquids from one container to another in an area away from open drains
• Make sure lids are replaced securely on containers
• Have spill kits available near to points of storage and handling of liquids

Always adhere to the following:

• Do not pour or spill anything onto the soil or bare ground
• Do not store waste materials on bare ground.