Contaminated Land
Preventing Contaminated Land

• Ensure necessary steps are taken to prevent contamination occurring. For example having spill kits available;
• Drip trays are another preventative measure which are used to contain minor spillage;
• Inspection before entering the site and then again when exiting;
• Regular inspections to identify damage to the containment.
• Protective sheeting must be used under machinery including generators to prevent any spillage from being absorbed by the land.
• Quick response to spills can avoid the land becoming contaminated and this can be achieved by having spill kits present at all times. Information on Environmental Incidents can be found here.

NOTE: It must be noted the 'polluter pays' principle applies, the person/company which damages the land will pay the remediation costs.