What is Spill Control Secondary Containment? | UK Spill Safety Guide

Spill Control Secondary Containment

Secondary containment has traditionally been viewed as a legal requirement - a box to tick for environmental compliance.

Whether you're storing chemicals, fuels, or even AdBlue, having a reliable secondary containment system can be the difference between a minor leak and a major incident. With growing pressure from regulators, insurers and customers to manage risk sustainably, now is the time to take containment seriously - and to think beyond the basics.

What Is Secondary Containment?

At its core, secondary containment is a safety net. It’s there to catch a spill if your main container fails - whether that's a leaking drum, a cracked IBC, or a toppled tank. In the UK, the Environment Agency requires businesses to have containment systems that can hold 110% of the largest container’s volume, or 25% of the total volume stored (whichever is greater). But meeting that threshold doesn’t guarantee you're protected or prepared.

FyterTech’s Secondary Containment Systems

Our range includes hardwearing, UK-compliant options for everything from warehouse storage to remote field operations.

Drum Spill Pallets & IBC Bunds

Built from chemical-resistant polyethylene, these units are tough, weatherproof, and engineered to handle heavy-duty use. Ideal for storing oils, fuels, lubricants, or water treatment chemicals.

Multiple sizes and sump capacities available
Stackable options and forklift-friendly
Ideal for indoor or outdoor applications

View our drum spill pallet and ibc bunds range

Spill Trays and Low-Profile Bunds

Not every containment solution needs to be industrial-scale. Our trays are ideal for small containers, day-to-day decanting, or placing under leaking machinery - simple, tidy and effective.

Keeps work areas clean and safe
Helps achieve ISO 14001 standards
Easy to integrate into existing workflows

View our Spill Tray and Bunds Range

Secondary Containment For Your Business

We know spill containment systems needs to be practical, not painful. Our products are:

Built to last – with durable, recyclable materials that hold up in harsh conditions
Simple to maintain – reducing site disruption and manual handling risks
Fully compatible – with our absorbents, kits and training services for a joined-up approach to spill control

A Smarter Approach to Spill Risk

It’s easy to overlook containment - until it’s too late. But prevention is always cheaper, cleaner, and safer than cleanup.

At FyterTech, we don’t just sell products - we help businesses build resilience. Whether you're managing a logistics hub, chemical plant or waste processing site, our secondary containment systems give you the tools to do things right from the ground up.

Want to see what best-in-class secondary containment looks like? Explore the range at fytertech.com/gb or speak with our team about the right system for your site.

Check out our secondary containment range