The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has this week announced the launch of its Metals Recycling Fire Prevention Sector Specific Guidance.
The Guidance has been designed to help BMRA members develop their fire prevention plans (FPP) by considering approaches and techniques that apply to the majority of metals recycling facilities, with practical examples of how site layout, infrastructure, and fire management provisions can mitigate fire risk. This is in accordance with requirements set out in the Environment Agency’s permitting regime.
The Guidance also provides information on specific techniques to consider based on the activities and materials processed by your facilities.
Written for the wide range of operator sizes and site sizes found across the sector, the Guidance reflects the particular waste types and operations found across the metals recycling sector. This includes appendices which provide more detailed information on specific materials and activities, including:
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
- End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV)
- Waste not covered by the EA’s FPP Guidance:
- Batteries
- Cylinders
- Dockside storage
“Given the ever-increasing risk of fires BMRA members are facing caused by improperly discarded WEEE and lithium-ion batteries, we are very pleased to launch our Metals Recycling Fire Prevention Sector Specific Guidance,” said Head of Policy and Public Affairs and BMRA’s fire lead, Antonia Grey. “The result of many months of work, the Guidance is the latest tool in our suite of offerings for members around fires. We are confident that it will help operators prepare FPPs that reflect the specific challenges faced by metals recycling sites.
Alongside informative site posters, the Guidance is supported by national fire workshops, a sector-specific offering we have developed with BMRA’s partner Packattack. We have already held three successful workshops across the UK, and we look forward to hosting more for members in the near future.”
The Guidance will only be available to members of the BMRA as both a printed and digital copy.
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