Australia is a vast and beautiful country, but it comes with some harsh climates and inhospitable terrain, that can make a remote job site a precarious place to be. Unlike urban sites, remote locations have the extra danger of being far from emergency services.
Some things to consider with remote site safety
Weather and Climate
The risks of these substances are often amplified by extreme weather conditions, such as cyclones, bushfires, and severe temperature fluctuations. To maintain their integrity and minimise the risk of spills, safe and smart storage is key.
Be Ready for Emergencies
Since help could be hours away, your site needs to be ready to handle emergencies on its own. This means having spill kits, emergency showers and eyewash stations, and the right protective gear on hand, as well as conducting thorough emergency training for every crew member.
Keep Things Secure On Site and On The Go
With hazardous materials often arriving in bulk on site, lockable storage is important to prevent opportunistic theft or tampering. When chemicals are transported, vehicles need to be equipped with the right storage cages and handling gear to prevent dangerous spills en route.
Storage Solutions You Can Trust
At Blackwoods, we have a wide range of Australian-manufactured and compliant Storemasta storage solutions for dangerous goods. From aerosol, gas and LPG cages to lithium-ion battery charging and safety cabinets, this range can be tailored to each site’s requirements. Flexible bunding solutions are also on offer, including drum bunds, collapsible bunds, bund ground mats and IBC bunds.
Caleb Urquhart, CEO of Storemasta explains,“Our comprehensive and thoughtfully designed range of storage solutions ensures that dangerous goods are safely secured, preventing environmental harm and ensuring the safety of personnel. From lithium-ion battery storage to flexible bunding solutions, we produce tailored options that meet the stringent safety requirements of today’s diverse and evolving industries.”
