​The German Ordinance of Hazardous Substances and the related Technical Regulations for Hazardous Substances​ (TRGS) rule the responsible and safe handling of hazardous materials. Compliance with the legislation on the storage of hazardous substances is a relevant factor in the ​company structure.
​An essential component is the identification and assessment of stored hazardous materials and the resulting choice of storage systems like, for example, PE sumps, steel sumps ​as well as the corresponding tools, e.g., filling and transport systems. ​​Please keep also in mind that ​the employees of your company handling, in whatever form, hazardous substances shall receive regular instruction. Compliance with the legal requirements is an important point to avoid costs caused by staff shortages and environmental damage.
​​The need to use hazardous substances in the company has arisen, in already existing industrial facilities, only well after the construction of the new building, ​so that a structural solution of the hazardous material storage, for example, with a hazardous materials warehouse with a built-in secondary spill containment sump, would require extensive construction measures and, as a consequence, cause considerable costs.
​But already existing storage facilities can often be adjusted to the individual situation in your company.
​Storage period: ​When spills and leaks are not removed from the containment system within 24 hours, ​the legislator considers this as storage. Attention should also be paid to the regular loading of an area, even when a container leaves its storage position earlier than 24 hours but, for example, it is replaced by another container.
Active and/or passive storage: ​We refer to active storage ​when in the storage facility, for example, also transferring and filling operations ​are ​performed. In this case, ​further requirements concerning the ventilation must be ​observed and exhaust systems must generally be taken into account.
​Joint storage prohibitions: Not all hazardous substances can be stored together. ​​There is also the term "joint-separate-storage". In this case, parameters such as physically separated storage rooms or only separated containment sumps are to be evaluated.
Product approvals: RAW ​spill containment sumps have the DiBT (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik - German Institute for Construction Technology) approval. So they are compliant ​with regulatory requirements for the storage of water endangering substances ​according to §63 WHG (German Water Management Act).
​Warning: This ​does not apply to the Foldable Sumps​; for these devices, due to their mobility when installed, there is no test standard.
​In combination with the needs of your company, we develop, taking already present transport devices and warehouse conditions into account, customized solutions for spill sumps of PE, spill sumps of steel, regardless of whether you store small containers, drums of different sizes or IBCs.
​Spill containment sumps need a suitability assessment according to § 63 WHG (German Water Resources Act) when they are used stationary within a LAU plant (facilities for the storage, filling and handling of water endangering substances). ​This suitability assessment can be furnished for spill containment sumps within the scope of the Building Regulations of the German Federal States (Model WasBauPVO) in the form of a "Attestation of Conformity of the manufacturer after prior examination of the construction product on the part of a person/body recognized for this purpose" by a DIBt (German Institute for Construction Technology) certification.
​RAW spill containment sumps are compliant with regulatory requirements for the storage of water endangering substances. ​They were tested accordingly and have the DIBt Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (German Institute for Construction Technology) approval (​issued to RAW).
​DIBt approval - "allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung" (general technical approval) with Ü mark for spill containment sumps (exept for foldable containment sumps) (ÜHP Attestation of Conformity of the manufacturer after prior examination of the construction product on the part of a person/body recognized for this purpose).
​A spill sump must have sufficient capacity to contain the volume of the largest container and in any case not less than 10% of the volume of the stored liquid. If the storage in water protection areas is allowed, 100% of the stored quantity must be contained.
​​RAW drum sump pallets are distinguished by a sturdy construction; besides this, they are made from 100% UV treated polyethylene of high quality and are therefore weatherproof, durable and completely stainless.
​The grids can be removed for ease of cleaning. With integrated forklift pockets for easy transposing or transporting.
​PE spill containment sumps of RAW ​are distinguished by a sturdy construction. ​The prerequisite to obtain a “Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung” (general technical approval) with "Ü" mark is that successful load testing is carried out with at least 4 times the load imposed on the sumps.
One of the most important features of PE spill containment sumps ​is their ​compatibility with aggressive media like, for example, acids or bases, so they can, among other things,​ be used where a conventional spill sump of steel is no longer adequate. UV resistant material and controlled, high-quality production ​ensure a long service life.
​RAW ​spill trays​ for ​small containers ​are especially designed to safely store oils, coolants and lubricants as well as containers with aggressive fluids such as acids and bases.
​They are characterised by a high chemical compatibility and are resistant to most common and industrial chemicals.
​They can be used as a decanting or dispensing station when working with water-polluting liquids. They can also be employed in areas ​​where small parts are cleaned​. ​They are also very suitable for a safe ​storage of batteries ​or for being used in combination with ​RAW ​Oil and Chemical Sorbents​​.
​RAW ​drum sump pallets are especially designed to safely store oils, coolants and lubricants as well as containers with aggressive fluids such as acids and bases.
​They are characterised by a high chemical compatibility and are resistant to most common and industrial chemicals. They can also be used as a decanting or dispensing station when working with water-polluting liquids.
​​​​​​​​​​​​​RAW IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container)​ ​sump pallets ​are especially designed to safely store ​bulk containers ​with oils, coolants and lubricants as well as aggressive fluids such as acids and bases.
​They can also be used as a decanting or dispensing station when working with water-polluting liquids.
Spill containment sumps to store water endangering and aggressive media in indoor and outdoor locations.