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Toolbox Talk: Bunding - should be simple and reliable

Bunds have been used for years to protect against the effects of losses from storage tanks. They can limit the loss of flammable liquids, or prevent environmentally sensitive materials from damaging the environment. The benefit of bunds is that they are simple and reliable, or are they? The following examples have been drawn from several incidents.

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Toolbox Talk: Confined Space Entry - follow procedures

Entry into confined spaces can be unforgiving - any errors can be FATAL. The toolbox talk examines cases where there was a failure to follow the procedures for entering confined spaces.

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