Environment

RAS have developed a structured Tool to assess the Bunding of Storage Tanks on a site.

The tool assesses compliance with the COMAH Competent Authority Containment policy which sets out the key principles relating to the bulk storage hazardous liquids.

It includes reference to technical guidance which underpins the CA policy.

This includes:

• Buncefield Standard Task Group recommendations on secondary and tertiary containment.
• Institute of Petroleum Model code of safe practice.
• Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) Guidance on design of Containment Systems.
• HSE Guidance on storage of flammable liquids in tanks.RAS can then carry out a site specific risk assessment to establish the levels of risk associated with any shortcomings identified. This allows for development of a focussed, prioritised improvement plan.