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The Challenge

Unbunded Liquid Storage Increases Risk on Mine Sites

Across Australian mine sites, liquids are constantly stored, transferred and handled in workshops, washdown bays, refuelling areas, chemical storage zones and maintenance compounds. Where drums, IBCs and other liquid containers are stored without proper secondary containment, even small leaks or drips can quickly spread across active work areas.

On mine sites, unbunded storage can create multiple risks at once. Escaped liquids can lead to slippery surfaces, contaminated work zones, harder clean-up conditions and greater exposure to fuels, oils, coolants, process liquids and hazardous substances. In high-traffic maintenance and storage areas, this can reduce site control and increase the likelihood of incidents.

Safe Work Australia reports that 21.8% of serious workers’ compensation claims in Australia were due to falls, slips and trips of a person, reinforcing the importance of keeping liquid storage areas controlled and free from spill-related surface hazards. Safe Work Australia also notes that hazardous chemicals can present physical hazards including fires, explosions and corrosion, which is why safer storage and containment controls are critical wherever liquids are stored on site.
Bunding and containment systems must help mining sites to:

  • Contain leaks, drips and spills before they spread
  • Reduce slip hazards around liquid storage and handling areas
  • Support safer storage of drums, IBCs and hazardous liquids
  • Protect surrounding work areas from contamination
  • Improve spill readiness across workshops and maintenance zones
  • Support cleaner, safer and more controlled mine site operations

On mine sites, leaks, drips and uncontained liquid storage can quickly create unsafe surfaces and increase operational risk.

21%

of serious workers’ compensation claims in Australia were due to falls, slips and trips.

Our Solution

Raising The Safety Standard

Accumax helps Australian mining operations raise the safety standard through practical bunding and secondary containment solutions designed to control spills, protect work areas and improve liquid storage safety on site. From drum and IBC containment to flexible bunding, dispensing trays and covered storage, these solutions help reduce contamination risk, support safer storage practices and create cleaner, more controlled mining environments. This matches Accumax’s broader brand direction built around Raising the Safety Standard.

IBC & Bulk Liquid Containment

  • IBC bunded pallets
  • Full containment bundled IBCs
  • IBC dispensing trays
  • Covers and weather protection for bunded IBC storage
  • Bunded solutions for larger-volume liquid storage on mine sites

Drum & Small Container Containment

  • Drum bunds
  • Drum trays and drip trays
  • Low profile drum bunds
  • Drum storage and handling containment
  • Practical bunding solutions for workshops and maintenance areas

Flexible & Portable Bunding

  • PVC quickbund systems
  • Flexible bunding barriers
  • Collapsible PVC bunds
  • Portable containment for temporary work areas
  • Fast-deploy spill control solutions for changing site conditions

Covered & Specialised Containment

  • Thermal IBC covers
  • Bund covers with flaps and galvanised frames
  • Bunded shelving
  • Lockable poly bunds with lids
  • Specialised storage and transport containment solutions

Improved Spill Control

  • Secondary containment helps capture leaks, drips and spills before they spread into surrounding mine site work areas, reducing contamination and helping maintain safer ground conditions.

Rapid Deployment

  • Portable and flexible bunding solutions can be positioned quickly around workshops, storage areas, maintenance zones and liquid transfer points where containment is needed.

Reduced Environmental & Operational Risk

  • By improving how liquids are stored, handled and contained, bunding systems help mining sites maintain cleaner, safer and more controlled operations.

Our Solutions

2 & 4 Drum Bunds

2 & 4 Drum Bunds

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Bund Covers & Frames

Bund Covers & Frames

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Bunded Shelving

Bunded Shelving

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Bunded Trays

Bunded Trays

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Bunded Trolleys

Bunded Trolleys

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Collapsible Bunds & Wash

Collapsible Bunds & Wash

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Drum Lid & Funnel

Drum Lid & Funnel

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Floor Bunding

Floor Bunding

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IBC Bunding

IBC Bunding

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Low Profile Bunds

Low Profile Bunds

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Our Resources

Spill Pallets and Drum Storage

Spill Pallets and Drum Storage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bunding is a form of secondary containment used to capture leaks, drips and spills from
stored liquids. On mine sites, it helps prevent liquids from spreading into surrounding
work areas, reducing contamination, slip hazards and spill-related operational risk.

Without bunding, even minor leaks can create unsafe surfaces, contaminate storage areas and increase the risk of larger spill incidents. On mine sites, where fuels, oils, coolants and chemicals are commonly stored and handled, uncontained liquids can quickly affect safety and site control.

IBC bunded pallets, full containment bundled IBCs and IBC dispensing trays are commonly used to support safer storage and transfer of larger liquid volumes. Covers and enclosed options can also improve weather protection and control in exposed mine site environments.

Common drum containment products include drum trays, drum bunds, low profile drum bunds, forkliftable drum bunds and drip trays. These help contain leaks and support safer handling and storage of 205L drums and smaller containers used across mining operations.

Flexible bunding is ideal for temporary work areas, maintenance activities, transfer zones and locations where portable containment is needed. It provides a practical solution for mine sites where liquid risks can shift between work areas.

Yes. Covers and enclosed bunding solutions help protect stored liquids from weather exposure, reduce contamination and improve control around IBCs and other bulk liquid storage systems used on mine sites.

Yes. Bunding systems are well suited to Australian mining environments where liquids need to be stored, transferred or handled more safely across workshops, compounds, laydown areas and remote operating zones.

Accumax supplies practical bunding and containment solutions that help mining sites control spills, protect work areas and improve the safer storage of drums, IBCs and hazardous liquids. The right combination of bunding products helps create cleaner, safer and more controlled site operations.