Plant protection products are known as Pesticides, Biocides, and Insecticides. Storage of Plant protection products has a code of practice laid out by the HSE. The HSE take this matter very seriously. This code of practice is to protect the users of the stores, the land and water sources from contamination and unlawful access. Land […]
Land contamination, can have a huge effect on the environment and wildlife and can even threaten human and animal life. Causes by various sources can be a big worry to the Farmer or Land owner. Products such as farm chemicals and pesticides can be one of the reasons for land or water contamination. The local […]
Schools require chemical stores Schools, colleges and universities are using converted shipping containers for chemical storage in the UK. It is the perfect way to store all your chemicals securely. Although these chemical stores are converted for the farming community they can also be used for schools, colleges or universities. Here is the Guidance on storing […]
We know that you are making a substantial outlay on a chemical Store. So we thought we would try and guide you through the differences between a New or Used shipping container converted into a chemical store. Second hand containers (used) The second hand containers, chemical storage 4 farmers, sell are generally 10-15 years […]
Although our containers are manufactured to the Agriculture pesticide storage, we know that the specification will accommodate many other industries Here is the specification we use. Here is an example of the industries we can help: Universities, schools, colleges and academies Printers Vineyards Manufacturers Garden Nurseries Horticulture & Forestry organisations Agriculture & Farming Adhesive manufacturers […]
Part 3 – Chemical store organisation The HSE, has laid out a specification on how to store pesticides in a responsible way. This section, focuses on ‘Organisation‘ Quote: Mark the exterior of the store (and where it is located within a larger building, the exterior of the building) with the general danger warning sign (see below) Unquote: […]
We are under Billie Box’s umbrella showing at the Suffolk Show on 1st and 2nd June 2016. Stand number 894. Watch out for Billie Box signs The stand will be showing our Chemical Storage containers and standard storage containers and our accessories e.g. Padlocks, absorpoles and 20W LED light (portable and rechargeable). We offer the […]
Part 2 (Construction) – Guidance to Storage of Pesticides on the Farm & other professional users. The HSE, has laid out a specification on how to store pesticides in a responsible way. This section, focuses on ‘Construction’ You must provide a store that is resistant to fire, capable of retaining leakage/spillage (e.g. if containers were […]
Part 1 (Storage) – Guidance to Fixed Pesticide storage on the Farm & other professional users. The Health and Safety Executive, has laid out a specification on how to store pesticides in a responsible way. This section, focuses on ‘Fixed Pesticide Storage‘ The Size: The HSE say Quote: The store must be large enough to hold […]
Jane Billing is our resident expert in Converted shipping containers into Chemical stores. Jane has been involved in the ‘Shipping container’ industry for the last 30 years both as an employee and working for herself. In 1986 Jane worked for a company called ‘Container survey services’ (CSS surveyed shipping containers for shipping lines and leasing companies around the UK). In 2000 […]
