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How to design, inspect, monitor and maintain impounding reservoir spillways so they are safe.
Appoint a panel engineer for your reservoir.
How to store oil safely, check which oil storage regulations apply and pollution penalties
You have to follow certain regulations if you have an oil storage…
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Guides about reservoir safety for owners, operators and engineers.
Guidance for inspecting engineers including the reporting of section 10 inspection findings.
When you need a consent or permit to make a discharge from your reservoir and how to carry out a risk assessment.
What the reservoir flood maps show, how they were created and how to use them for your assessments.
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the risk to life.
How reservoir operators should prepare on-site plans so they can respond to emergencies.
What you need to review before installing or using an underground storage tank for fuel.
Guidance and information on flood risk management and surface water management.
Developing a new statistical model of point rainfall depth-duration-frequency (DDF) for the UK to replace the current Flood Estimation Handbook (FEH) DDF model.
The policy and principles to be engaged when warning in the event of an emergency and informing the public about reservoir emergencies.
Find out about the requirements and obligations for warehousekeepers of motor and heating fuels in the UK.
A guide to adapting your home or business to flooding, and how to pump water out of your property after a flood.
Guidance for flood risk management authorities and those working in the flood and coastal risk management sector.
How to use an underground storage tank safely to minimise the risk to groundwater.
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