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Safeguarding Operations & Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
UK TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS • CIRIA C736 ASSESSORS • ISO 14001 ALIGNMENT
Navigating complex UK environmental legislation is essential to protect watercourses, avoid catastrophic pollution fines, and maintain ISO 14001 certification. Cowens provides specialist environmental consultancy and site auditing services designed to identify pollution risks, verify secondary containment integrity, and establish clear emergency response protocols before an incident occurs.
Our environmental engineers work directly with facility managers, EHS directors, and site operators to conduct full-scope surveys, mapping underground drainage networks and testing secondary containment against strict Environmental Agency standards.
Our Environmental Advisory & Auditing Services
We deliver tailored, actionable compliance reports that clearly outline environmental vulnerabilities and step-by-step remediation priorities:
1. CIRIA C736 Secondary Containment Inspections
Thorough structural integrity assessments, volumetric capacity calculations, and leak testing for concrete bunds, PE sumps, and bulk storage lagoons to satisfy CIRIA C736 guidelines.
2. Site Pollution Risk Audits & Surveys
Comprehensive risk mapping of chemical storage zones, refuelling bays, and loading docks to prevent illegal discharges into surface drains and watercourses under UK Oil Storage Regulations.
3. CCTV Drain Mapping & Interceptor Tracing
Advanced underground pipe mapping, dye tracing, and CCTV surveys identifying foul versus storm connections and assessing oil separator / interceptor operational readiness.
4. First Responder & Spill Kit Training
Practical on-site spill response training empowering personnel to deploy absorbents, floating booms, and drain seals safely during acute emergency incidents.
Consultancy & Audit Services Summary
| Service Category | Key Deliverables | Primary Compliance Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Bund Containment Audits | Volumetric calculations, integrity testing & remediation reports | CIRIA C736 & UK Oil Storage Regs |
| Site Pollution Risk Assessments | Hazard mapping, vulnerability scoring & preventative action plans | Environmental Permitting Regulations |
| Drainage & Interceptor Surveys | CAD drainage schematics, dye tracing & CCTV inspection logs | PPG3 / BS EN 858-2 Separator Rules |
| Spill Training & Exercises | Practical deployment drills, certification & EOP development | ISO 14001 Emergency Readiness |
Why Partner with Cowens for Site Compliance?
Combining over two centuries of British manufacturing expertise with practical environmental engineering, Cowens delivers realistic, cost-effective advice rather than theoretical reports. We don’t just identify non-compliance—we supply the exact bunding, pumps, alarms, and absorbents required to rectify vulnerabilities.
