Learn more about ISO 14001 and avoid chemical spills in your company

14.02.2023

In industries, the spillage of chemical products harms the health of employees, in addition to causing disruption to property and the environment. Leaks can happen at different stages: during transportation, storage, handling, delivery or in any other process involving dangerous items.

Usually, the problem is related to a lack of safety precautions. Therefore, it is very important that companies know and put into practice the requirements of standards aimed at this area.

This is the case of ISO 14001, which concerns the Environmental Management System and aims to maintain the safety of dangerous materials, so that there are no accidents. Continue reading, learn more about this standard and see how Tecnotri can help your company implement it.

What is ISO 14001?

ISO 14001 is a standard that defines the requirements for implementing the requirements of the Environmental Management System (EMS). It enables companies to develop sustainable processes in their businesses, thus contributing to the environment and also to people’s health.

What are the objectives of ISO 14001?

Protection of the environment, preventing impacts on the ecosystem;
Improved environmental performance;
Changes in the way products and/or services are made, that is, encouraging the company to opt for a more sustainable perspective;
Reinforce the company’s credibility and position in the market with the implementation of sustainable alternatives.

What are the benefits of ISO 14001 for companies?

By obtaining the ISO 14001 certificate, the industry guarantees numerous advantages, including:

Greater reliability from stakeholders;
Reduction in operational costs, as it reduces waste and risks of work accidents;
Greater process efficiency;
Greater control of environmental impact.

Tecnotri containment pallets: allies in the implementation of ISO 14001

One of the alternatives to help implement this standard is to opt for efficient equipment for transporting and storing dangerous products. Tecnotri offers rotomolded containment pallet, a product that meets the requirements of ISO 14001.

It goes to the petrochemical, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, as it helps in the control and prevention of contamination. This type of pallet, also called a containment basin, contains the leakage of chemical and flammable liquids, ensuring the safety of workers and the environment.

In addition, Tecnotri containment pallets offer other differences:

Easy to clean;
Does not require maintenance;
Can be easily transported;
Can be recycled;
Immune to chemical agents;
Ease of adaptation and installation, that is, serving as a solution to replace concrete containment dikes;
Available in various capacities.

In summary…

The spill of chemical and flammable products is very dangerous for your company, harming the health of workers and the environment.
By implementing ISO 14001, your industry guarantees different benefits, such as greater market credibility, process efficiency and reduced losses from workplace accidents.
One of the options to achieve ISO 14001 is to opt for containment pallets from Tecnotri, which are capable of containing the leakage of hazardous materials in different segments.