text: fig1 shows embodiment of the invention is a stand that includes a mesh top , a side band for mating to a lower spill tub , and a stand to hold a 535 gallon barrel of chemicals ( a . k . a ., containment tank ). the 535 gallon barrel and the spill tub may be made of metal or may be made of a non - corrosive , non - metal material , preferably polyurethane . if the spill tub has a circular shape , the mesh top includes two semicircle portions and a center rectangle portion ( fig2 a - 2c and fig3 a - 3c ). if the spill tub has an elliptical shape , the mesh top includes two half - ellipse portions and a center rectangle portion . if the spill tub has a rectangular shape , the mesh top includes two rectangular portions and a center rectangle portion . the center rectangle may be welded or otherwise affixed to a shelf that is welded to the legs of the barrel stand . optionally , the center rectangle extends beyond the footprint of the legs of the stand . in another embodiment , the center rectangle may be contained within the legs of the barrel stand ( fig4 ). in another embodiment , the center rectangle may be a square . the two semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portions are connectable to each other and are configured to abut to the center rectangle portion to form a single body over the opening of the spill tub . in another embodiment , the two semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portions may overlap where they meet ( e . g ., along a center diameter of the spill tub .) the metal side bands ( e . g ., 3 inches by ⅙ to ⅛ inches ) mate to the spill tub . for example , the interior surface of the metal side bands may face the outer surface of the upper lip of the spill tub . the two semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portions are welded to the metal side bands ( e . g ., 3 inches by ⅙ to ⅛ inches ). the two semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portions are bolted or latched together with a fastening system ( fig5 a - 5d ) to allow the two semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portions to be taken apart for access to the interior of the spill tub . in one embodiment , the two semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portions designed to fit snugly on the top rim of the spill tub . in one embodiment , the two semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portions are shaped to rest on ledges welded to the center supports of the stand . at least one of the semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portions includes at least one stand for holding a human loaded with equipment and at least one access port that is wide enough for a person to reach into the spill tub or wide enough for a suction hose or other equipment to pass through . preferably , the at least one stand for holding a human includes a ) flat metal strips welded to form a ladder shape to provide maximum strength and b ) some mesh surface to allow liquids to pass through to the spill tub ( fig6 a - 6b ). the stand for the human must be strong enough to hold 300 lbs ( e . g ., a large man loaded with a variety of gear and material .) the pieces of the stand may be welded together and then welded to the top ( fig6 a ) or the bottom ( fig6 b ) of the mesh of the corresponding semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portion . alternatively , at least one of the semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portions may be cut to facilitate insertion of the stand into the mesh , with the mesh of the semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portion welded to all sides of the stand . the access port may include a handle that includes a hasp to allow for locking the port with a padlock or combination lock ( fig7 a - 7b ). the access port may include one or more hinge elements welded to the corresponding semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portion . l - shaped flanges with eyes ( fig5 a - 5b ) or latches ( fig5 c - 5d ) are welded onto the outer surface of the ends of the metal side bands of the two semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portions , thus locking the two semicircle , half - ellipse or rectangular portions together and forming a stable and strong surface . the stand includes four vertical legs welded to two top cross bars in one horizontal direction and at least two top cross bars in an orthogonal horizontal direction so as to faun a square ( fig8 a - 8b ). the top cross bars are used to hold the 535 gallon tank over the spill tub . at least one set of opposing outer top cross bars include at least four l - shaped flanges ( at least two per side ) with eyes for attaching straps that hold the 535 gallon tank stably on top of the stand . preferably , the straps are braided steel . the rectangular / square mesh welded to a lower shelf of the stand may also be supported by two middle cross bars in one horizontal direction and 2 - 3 middle cross bars in an orthogonal horizontal direction . these middle cross bars may be supported by support struts that are welded to the legs and the cross bars . the support struts may be angled 45 degrees from vertical legs and the lower horizontal cross bars . alternatively , welded to the legs of the stand for support are also at least four l - metal struts that are welded at an angle ( e . g ., a 45 degree angle ) from vertical legs to the horizontal lower cross bars . in one embodiment , the rectangular mesh that is welded to the legs of the stand extends horizontally beyond the periphery of the legs ( fig2 c ) to hold electromechanical equipment such as a pump , a flowmeter and / or battery box that is connected to a solar panel so as to provide electrical power to the pump in day and evening hours . the pump is used to pump the chemicals from the chemical containment tank into the wellhead or into the pipeline . in this embodiment , additional 45 degree support struts are used to provide support to the portion of the rectangular mesh and frame that extends outside of the legs of the stand . an advantage of this configuration is that the electronic equipment is easily accessible to a worker who is standing on the mesh to fill the chemical containment tank or to otherwise perform maintenance on the installation , or to a worker standing outside of the spill tub . to provide support , flat flanges are welded to the lower ends of each of the vertical legs so as to act as feet . these feet may rest on the bottom inner surface of the spill tub . preferably , the feet rest on wood blocks to minimize abrasion or other damage to the interior of the spill tub that would result in leaks into the soil . in the preceding description , the spill tub is circular , and the two detachable pieces of mesh are formed in a substantially semicircle shape . however , in other embodiment , the spill tub may be a different shape . here , the two detachable pieces of metal mesh will have a shape and size of half of the upper opening of the different shaped spill tub , excluding the mesh portion welded to a lower shelf of the stand . in the preceding embodiments , the mesh is preferably made of extruded steel or another metal so as to be strong enough to hold a loaded worker and light enough to be carried by two men , and light enough to be manually positioned over the spill tub or removed from the spill tub . in one embodiment , the mesh is made of a rust free metal . in another embodiment , the metal mesh may be coated with a plastic coating or with a non - skid coating . in another embodiment , the mesh may be made of a non - metal material such as polycarbon or another material that will hold a loaded worker and that will not be torn apart by wildlife seeking to gain access to the spill tub . in all embodiments , the holes in the mesh are sized to maximize flow of spillage into the spill tub ( i . e ., minimize puddles of spilled chemicals on the surface of the mesh ) while being able to safely hold a loaded worker .