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DESCRIPTION:UK & Ireland Spill Association MINI CONFERENCE\nChemical Spill
Prevention and Immediate Response\nHosted by: UK & Ireland Spill Associati
on\n \nThursday 14.30 to 16.00\, Stage 4\n \nHost: Richard Baker\, Executi
ve Director - ISAS Director - UK and Ireland Spill Association\nSession pl
an:\n14.30 - 14.40 Welcome and Introductions - Richard Baker\, UK an
d Ireland Spill Association\n14.40 - 1450 Emerging Risks\n14.50 -15.20
Chemical Spill Case Study: Speaker: Dr Tom Richards\, Chemical &
Pollutants Advisor – Adler & Allan\nThis case study examines a chemical
spill incident where a nail on a pallet pierced an Intermediate Bulk Cont
ainer (IBC) on a shipping container\, resulting in a chemical spill. The p
resentation will cover the incident details\, management and remediation e
fforts\, and lessons learned.\nKey areas of discussion will include:\n*
Managing initial unknowns: identifying what chemical had been spille
d as multiple chemicals were present\, pinpointing the exact location and
cause of the spill.\n* Immediate Response: Thorough assessment to
identify the spilled chemical\, implementation of safety protocols\, inclu
ding entry into confined spaces with appropriate PPE and gas monitoring eq
uipment to ensure a safe working environment.\n* Containment Effor
ts: Deployment of a low-height forklift to unload products from the contai
ner in order to reach the source of the spill\, proper disposal and cleanu
p of the spilled chemical to prevent environmental contamination.\n*
Lessons Learned: The importance of preparedness\, clear protocols for i
dentifying and handling chemical spills\, effective communication\, safety
measures\, and equipment readiness.\n* Criteria for selecting a S
pill Response Partner: Expertise in handling chemical spills and environme
ntal remediation\, availability of specialised equipment and trained perso
nnel\, a proven track record in effective spill management and containment
.\n* First responder training: Chemical spill procedures\, hands-o
n drills to simulate scenarios\, emphasis on communication and coordinatio
n during emergency response.\n \n15.20 -15.40 Emerging Risks: Lithium
Ion batteries: Speaker: Daniel Harbour\, Scientific Advisor at OHES Enviro
nmental\nThis presentation discusses the growing prevalence and associated
risks of lithium-ion batteries. With global demand expected to increase b
y 25% annually\, driven by advancements in technology and regulatory shift
s towards sustainability\, the presentation highlights the principal hazar
ds such as toxic gas emissions\, reignition\, electric shock\, and environ
mental contamination.\nEmerging risks include higher energy density leadin
g to severe failures\, the circulation of aged and counterfeit batteries\,
and an increase in fires at disposal and recycling centres. Real-world in
cidents\, including a significant rise in battery-related fires and large
insurance claims\, underscore the urgency of addressing these risks.\nDani
el also explores environmental risk reduction strategies\, including compl
iance with ADR regulations\, proper handling and transport\, fire risk mit
igation\, and effective storage and spill response. Additionally\, he expl
ores emerging alternatives like sodium-ion batteries\, which offer potenti
al benefits but also present new risks.\n \n15.40 -16.00 Management o
f risk:\, COMAH and alternative fuels (UKEireSpill)\n \nUK & Ireland Spil
l Association - Chemical UK Expo
UK &\; Ireland Spill Association \
;MINI CONFERENCE
Ch
emical Spill Prevention and Immediate Response
Hosted by: UK &\; Ireland Spill Association
Thursday 14.30 to 16.00
\, Stage 4
Host: Richard Baker\, Executive Director - IS
AS Director - UK and Ireland Spill Association
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14.30 \; \; \; \;
14.40 - 1450 \; \; \; \; \;Emergi
ng Risks
14.50 -15
.20 \; \; \; \; Chemical Spill Case Study: \;&n
bsp\; \; \; \; Speaker: Dr Tom Richards\, Chemical &\; Poll
utants Advisor – Adler &\; Allan
This case study examines a chem
ical spill incident where a nail on a pallet pierced an Intermediate Bulk
Container (IBC) on a shipping container\, resulting in a chemical spill. T
he presentation will cover the incident details\, management and remediati
on efforts\, and lessons learned.
Key areas of discussion will include:
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· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
Managing initial unknowns: identi
fying what chemical had been spilled as multiple chemicals were present\,
pinpointing the exact location and cause of the spill.
· \; \
; \; \; \; \; \; \; Immediate Response: \;Thorough assessment to
identify the spilled chemical\, implementation of safety protocols\, inclu
ding entry into confined spaces with appropriate PPE and gas monitoring eq
uipment to ensure a safe working environment.
· \; \; \;&
nbsp\; \; \; \; \;
Containment Efforts: \;Deployment of a low-height fork
lift to unload products from the container in order to
span> reach the source of the spill\, proper disposal and cleanup of the spilled chemical to prevent environmental contamin
ation.
· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Lessons Learned: \;
The importance of preparedness\, clear protocols for identifying and handl
ing chemical spills\, effective communication\, safety measures\, and equi
pment readiness.
· \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n
bsp\; Criteria for selecting a Spil
l Response Partner: \;Expertise in handling chemical s
pills and environmental remediation\, availability of specialised equipmen
t and trained personnel\, a proven track record in effective spill managem
ent and containment.
· \; \; \; \; \; \; 
\; \; First responder training<
/span>: Chemical spill procedures\, hands-on drills to simulate s
cenarios\, emphasis on communication and coordination during emergency res
ponse.
15.20 -15.40 \; \; \; \; Emerging Risks: Lithium Ion batteries: \;Speaker: Daniel Harbour\,
Scientific Advisor at OHES Environmental
Emerging risks include higher e
nergy density leading to severe failures\, the circulation of aged and cou
nterfeit batteries\, and an increase in fires at disposal and recycling ce
ntres. Real-world incidents\, including a significant rise in battery-rela
ted fires and large insurance claims\, underscore the urgency of addressin
g these risks.
Daniel also explores environmen
tal risk reduction strategies\, including compliance with ADR regulations\
, proper handling and transport\, fire risk mitigation\, and effective sto
rage and spill response. Additionally\, he explores emerging alternatives
like sodium-ion batteries\, which offer potential benefits but also presen
t new risks.
15.40 -16.00 \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\;Management of risk:\, \;COMAH and alternative fuels
 \; \;(UKEireSpill)