Zara Campbell: Marketing & Social Media Executive Straightforward Expertise, Protecting your Reputation. 1. Tell us about your role at Hyde Park Environmental and what a typical day looks like. "My role mainly focuses on Hyde Park Environmental’s digital marketing and external communications. Typically, my day starts with a marketing team plan, our top priorities for the week and meetings around...
A bund is a secondary containment system designed to capture any liquid that escapes from a primary container. If your business stores oils, fuels, chemicals or other potentially hazardous liquids, bunded storage may not just be good practice, it could be a legal requirement. Across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, utilities, transport and facilities management, businesses have a responsibility to...
Although UK safety sign legislation hasn't seen any major changes in 2026, keeping your workplace signage up to date should still be a priority. Safety signs play a vital role in protecting employees, contractors and visitors by clearly highlighting hazards, directing people to emergency equipment and reinforcing safe working practices. Over time, signs can become damaged, outdated or simply overlooked...
Many businesses invest in spill control equipment, simply having a spill kit on site isn't enough. Without the right preparation, training and procedures, even a small spill can quickly become a safety hazard, cause environmental damage and lead to costly clean up operations or regulatory action. First… What's in a Spill Kit? A spill kit is designed to help contain...
No matter how robust your storage and handling procedures are, workplace spills can still occur. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), every workplace that stores or uses hazardous substances should have suitable emergency procedures in place, along with trained personnel and appropriate spill response equipment. Having a clear spill response plan in place can make all the difference...
Industry: Food Processing & ManufacturingLocation: Botathan Abattoir, South Petherwin, LauncestonProduct Supplied: Enclosed Steel Bunded Drum Store (HST407) When Dunbia identified the need for a more secure and compliant storage solution for oils, lubricants and hazardous liquids, Hyde Park Environmental provided a practical bunded storage system designed to improve environmental protection, site organisation and workplace safety. Customer Overview Dunbia is a...
Specifically in the UK, businesses that store hazardous substances must comply with a range of regulations designed to protect people, property and the environment. Whether you store chemicals in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, workshops or laboratories, companies have a legal responsibility to ensure substances are stored safely and managed correctly. Failure to comply with chemical storage regulations can result in environmental...
Spills can happen in any workplace, whether it is oil, chemicals, coolants, fuels, or water-based liquids; responding quickly with the correct absorbent products is essential for protecting employees, equipment, and the environment. Under UK health and safety legislation, businesses have a duty to control substances that could cause harm. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advises employers to have suitable...
Why Spill Kits Are Important Spills can happen in almost any workplace, from warehouses and workshops to factories, laboratories, and construction sites. Without the correct equipment in place, even a small spill can quickly become a serious issue, creating slip hazards, damaging equipment, causing environmental contamination, and leading to costly downtime. Having the correct spill kit available allows businesses to...
There are strict regulations are in place across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to help prevent leaks, spills and contamination that could damage property, harm the environment and pose serious health and safety risks. Failing to comply with these regulations can result in heavy fines, environmental clean-up costs, operational disruption and long-term reputational damage. So, how do you stay...
Ellen McCurdy, Marketing and Social Media Executive Straightforward Expertise, Protecting your Reputation. 1. Tell us about your role at Hyde Park Environmental and what a typical day looks like for you. "No two days are ever the same in marketing... which is exactly why I love it! My mornings usually start with a quick team huddle and checking emails (there’s...
Spill kits are a common sight across industrial sites, warehouses, laboratories, and even smaller commercial premises. But a question we’re often asked is: are spill kits actually a legal requirement in the UK? The answer is a little more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Are Spill Kits a Legal Requirement? Strictly speaking, there is no specific UK law...
Employers in the UK are legally responsible for providing safety signs in the workplace when risks cannot be avoided or fully controlled by other measures. If that’s news to you, it’s a clear sign to keep reading. What are safety signs? Safety signs are clear, recognisable visual graphics used to communicate important health and safety information. They are designed to...
