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The products distributed by Linton Fuel Oils are formulated to the highest safety standards. The company is committed to ensuring that the impact of its operations towards the environment, if any, are minimised. Customers are kept informed of the nature of all products concerning their safe and appropriate use. The safety and protection of the environment is given the highest priority by us in the regular training of our employees.
When spilled, Oil can be a serious pollutant. Spillage is generally brought about by not exercising the 'Duty of Care' - having tanks in poor condition, leaking pipe work and overfilling.
The consequences of having an oil spillage can prove costly. The clearing up of the damaged environment; property damage, loss of product and prosecution by the Environment Agency. As these costs can be very considerable it is not always clear that the entire financial burden will be be borne by the insurers.
It is prudent that a risk assessment of the oil storage facility is carried out.
A simple guide would be: - The provision of a tank gauge
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The provision of a wall (metal or masonry) or 'Bund' around the tank that has a capacity of 110% of the tanks' volume.
However, the foregoing is mandatory should any of the following risks prevail: - The tank is situated within 10 metres of controlled waters
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If a spillage could run into an open drain or loose fitting manhole cover
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If the tank is situated close to a borehole or spring
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If a spillage could run over hard ground such that the run-off could reach controlled waters
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If the tank is located in a position where the vent pipe outlet is not visible from the fill point
- Oil Spillage
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Environmental Site Audits
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Tank Services
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Oil / Petrol Uplifts and Transfers
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Waste Disposal
ACEA Specifications The products Linton's supply exceeds the requirements of vehicle manufactures that make up the Association des Constructors Europeens de l'Automobile (ACEA). These include codes of practice and test sequences set by the Technical Committee of Petroleum Additive Manufactures in Europe (ATC).
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