If you are looking into adding on-site fueling to your construction site, shop yard, landscaping job, restoration site, or demolition site, we highly recommend using the safest industry standards. At Hart Fueling, we are committed to providing the resources necessary to keep your team safe, the environment clear of contamination, and your job moving along efficiently.
Why Use a Double-Walled Fuel Tank?
Our team always recommends using a double-walled fuel tank whenever possible. With a double-walled tank, there is an internal tank that holds the fuel and an outside wall that protects the internal tank from cracks, holes, or accidental spills. If you are using a single-walled tank, there is no protection from an accidental spill or leak, leaving the land and your team at risk.
Do You Need a Fuel Containment Berm?
When we are asked whether or not a containment berm is recommended in addition to a double-walled fuel tank, we typically respond with the safest and simplest answer: yes. Whether or not a berm is mandatory will depend on the site, the job inspector, the specific township, and whether or not the job is at risk for other environmental hazards. The reason we recommend adding a spill pad or containment berm is because many spills and breaks can happen regardless of the type of tank being used.
For example, many job sites can move quickly. This leaves a lot of room for error or accidents, even with the safety of a double-walled fuel tank. If a worker forgets to replace a fuel nozzle due to the busy job site or a hose becomes broken, there is a greater risk of an environmental hazard.
Additionally, many job sites have rugged or unstable terrain. If you set a typical cyclindrical fuel tank on uneven ground, it can tip over or leak. The odds of this happening are significantly lessened when using a cube-style fuel tank along with the added protection of a containment berm.
Fuel Spill Prevention is Always Best
If there is an opportunity to prevent any possibility of danger to health or the environment, we recommend taking it. In many scenarios, a containment berm or spill pad could be the difference between a contained spill or a huge disaster. Our team also recommends keeping fuel tanks and berms away from vehicles and heavy equipment whenever possible. Instead, keep them in an area of the job site that is relatively undisturbed to avoid bumps, tips, or accidental spills.
Hart has double-walled fuel tanks, containment berms, and spill pads available to keep your job site and workers safe. Contact us today to get a quote!
