Containment systems for the prevention of pollution
This event will form part of the dissemination of a new CIRIA
publication giving guidance on containment systems for the prevention of
pollution.
Ticket information
This event is free for CIRIA Network, Core, and Associate members.
This event costs £75 + VAT for non members.
When?
Monday 23 June 2014, 14.00 - 17.15 (registration from 13.30)
Overview
This event will provide an overview of changes and updates made to the CIRIA Report 164 Design of containment systems for the prevention of water pollution from industrial incident, and include presentations of practical case studies.
This guidance will assist owners and operators of industrial and commercial facilities to identify and manage the risks associated with storing substances that may be flammable, combustible or hazardous to the environment (inventory).
Guidance is also provided on the inspection, maintenance, repair, extension or, in cases of change of use, upgrading of existing containment systems.
Background
The original CIRIA Report 164, Design of containment systems for the prevention of water pollution from industrial incidents, (CIRIA, 1997) was written primarily for new construction. However, many of the principles have been applied to good effect to existing sites.
The guide has been revised to reflect changes in legislation, advances in practice and lessons learned from recent incidents, near misses and inspections particularly from the Buncefield incident. Analysis of this and other incidents identify several causes, future occurrences of which can be avoided by following the guidance in this document.
In updating the guide, it was recognised that the inspection, maintenance, repair, extension or upgrading of containment systems (particularly in cases of change of use) represents a large proportion of the work currently being undertaken on sites. The revision therefore includes a new section covering these issues, including actions to take on acquiring an existing facility, to ensure they continue to perform as intended.
Programme
1:30 Registration and refreshments
2:00 Chairman’s introduction
Peter Robery, CH2M HILL
2:05 Finding common ground: Achieving a pragmatic approach
Owen Jenkins, CIRIA
2:15 The new CIRIA Report – Part 1 – Overview
Ian Walton, SLR Consulting
2:30 A regulator’s position
Large-site perspective - Mike Nicholas, Environment Agency
Small-scale sites - Irene Anders, SEPA
3:00 Q&A
3:15 The new CIRIA Report - Part 2
Ian Walton, SLR Consulting
3:35 Refreshments and networking
3:50 Practical pointers - Concrete practice
Peter Robery, CH2M HILL
4:10 Case studies
Lawrence Dowson, PPG Coatings and David Cole, ADI Group
4:30 Q & A / Discussion
5:00 Close
CPD
This event has a value of 2.5 hours towards your CPD (As recognised by ICE, CIOB, RICS, CIBSE, IstructE).
Where?
CIRIA, Griffin Court, 15 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9PN
Supporters
Booking
If you are unable to book online, please contact Patrick Williams on 0207 549 3308 or return the booking form by post or fax.