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IBCā€™s, also known as Intermediate Bulk Containers, are used around the world and in all different industries as a method to store and transport chemicals. They are widely used in Australia wherever a workplace needs to hold and store bulk supplies of chemicals for a wide range of activities.Ā 

The way to safely contain IBCā€™s is to use a spill pallet underneath. This is what keeps the IBC from rupturing and causing expensive spills. This system is known as IBC Bunds or, IBC Spill Pallets and are a form of secondary containment to prevent spills in workplaces. The pallet under the IBC contains any leaks to keep workers and the environment safe from the repercussions of chemical spills.Ā 

What Exactly is A Spill Pallet?

When you think about it, an IBC can contain usually 1000 L of liquid, and the pallet below it is often legally required to hole 100% of this total volume, meaning it is designed to keep everything that could possibly spill from the IBC safe in one place, so you donā€™t lose valuable resources as a workplace, and keep to your requirements under the Australian law for workplace safety.Ā 

IBC pallets are made from a special heavy duty polyethylene base, which is heavily resistant to both chemicals and hydrocarbons, making it durable and a great long-term investment. They also come with slots underneath them for ease of movement by forklifts, allowing them to become a more portable solution than other secondary containment options on the market such as floor bunding, which is a permanent solution.Ā 

What Industries Usually Use IBC Pallets?

In general, wherever IBCā€™s are, IBC pallets are often there also. Due to their portability and their ease of use, and the fact that they offer a lot of peace of mind, many Aussie businesses love using them daily.Ā 

Here are some examples:Ā 

  • Ā  Ā  Mining and related industries needing remote materials.
  • Ā  Ā  Refuelling and debunking locations.
  • Ā  Ā  Remote building sites.
  • Ā  Ā  Temporary locations for workshops and plants.
  • Ā  Ā  Indoor and outdoor storage facilities and warehouses.

As you can see, IBC spill containment is especially popular in remote workplaces, as they offset a lot of safety when on the move.Ā 

What Are The Unique Advantages of IBC Pallets?

The best cure for a spill is to prevent them, and this is why secondary containment like these pallets are so popular in Australian workplaces. They are a first line of defence, and allow for spills to be captured, and can save your business money as spills often slow down production, halt workplaces and if you donā€™t have the right measures can lead to workplace injuries or harm to the environment.Ā 

Having the right combination of safety measures is what keeps you compliant within the eyes of Australian law, and IBC pallets allow you to meet your due diligence obligations while keeping productivity high.Ā 

Overall, the unique design of these palletā€™s and their ease of transportation will allow your workplace to invest in a safety solution that lets you get back to working faster and with less interruptions overall.

FAQs

  • As theyā€™re cubic in form, they can transport more material than a cylindrical container can.Ā 
  • Some IBCs come with plastic liners that make it more versatile.
  • They allow for high organisation, mobility and integration capabilities.
  • Increase logistic timelines as they can be moved safely with forklifts quickly.
  • The durable make of the pallet allows for a long-term return investment.Ā Ā 
  • Allow for overall more organisation of materials that are stored, with less risk overall.

INCā€™s are made to store a wide variety of liquids, and this will depend on your industry and your needs as a workplace.Ā 

Weā€™ve outlined some of the most common ones below.

  • Ā  Ā  They can be used by landowners to help firefighting activities in bushfire prone areas.Ā 
  • Ā  Ā  Anywhere that bulk chemicals such as hazardous materials and dangerous goods are kept.
  • Ā  Ā  Can hold raw materials used in industrial productions.Ā 
  • Ā  Ā  Store food ingredients such as syrups, liquids, granulated and powdered items.Ā 
  • Ā  Ā  Safely store oils, solvents, detergents and adhesives to name a few.
  • Ā  Ā  They can hold rainwater as needed for industrial needs.Ā 
  • Ā  Ā  Used IBCs are often used for aquaponic systems when they no longer function as a safety tool.Ā 
  • Ā  Ā  They can be used to hold paints and industrial coatings.
  • Ā  Ā  Pharmaceutical compounds, ingredients and batch products can be held.
  • Ā  Ā  Healthcare related items can be held out of the way.
  • Ā  Ā  They can be used in spirit productions by vineyards and more.
  • Ā  Ā  Can be used in agriculture, nurseries and greenhouses to store chemicals.Ā 

Thanks to being made of polyethylene, spill pallets are resistant to the rust issues that steel containment might have when it's placed outside. Although you can happily place a Spill Station pallet outside, you should make sure it's kept safe from rain water entering the sump, as well as high rain or winds as well as extreme heat and cold. Thankfully, Spill Station offers spill covers to help keep your spill kit as safe from the weather elements as possible.

Whenever a spill is contained in a containment pallet, it should be disposed of in a safe way and once this is done, the pallet can be reused once it has been safely cleaned. When you need to clean the pallet, most of the time you can use water and a detergent to clean the pallet, and any waste water that came from the cleaning of the spill pallet cannot go into storm water. It needs to be caught and treated with other waste water from your workplace.

An IBC is not a short-term investment into your workplaceā€™s safety, they tend to have a lifespan of 5-10 years if you take good care of them. This isnā€™t just determined by the material the IBC pallet is made of, but also how it is used, stored and handled. If you follow proper care and maintenance, this investment in safety will last much longer.