To prevent the release of hazardous waste or hazardous constituents to the environment, you must provide secondary containment that meets the requirements of this section for all new and existing …

Aug 24, 2025 · Secondary containment systems capture and hold the contents of a primary container if it fails, preventing spills from reaching the environment. These systems consist of an outer barrier …

Secondary containment is a control measure, placed or built around an accumulation container or tank, to prevent its contents from leaving the area. Secondary containment may be a secondary barrier or …

Dec 1, 2025 · If you are the owner or operator of a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) qualified facility, you need to ensure that you have adequate secondary containment to …

Oct 13, 2023 · Any system, device, or control measure used to stop a discharge from leaving a specific area is considered secondary containment. For environmental, health and safety protection …

Learn about EPA and OSHA secondary containment requirements and how to determine whether you need secondary containment at your facility.

Aug 21, 2025 · Secondary containment prevents contamination of the environment, exposure to humans, and damage to property if there is a release from a container or tank containing hazardous …

To prevent the release of hazardous waste or hazardous constituents to the environment, you must provide secondary containment that meets the requirements of this section for all new and existing …

Apr 21, 2023 · Secondary containment refers to room-level barriers or sealed transport containers that protect against a release if the primary system is breached, especially in BSL-2 and BSL-3 …

Feb 3, 2025 · At its core, secondary containment serves as a backup safeguard in case primary containment —such as tanks, pipes, or drums—fails. It includes spill barriers, containment pallets, …