The Road Emulsion Association members are committed to improving the Health and Safety performance of their members and are active in introducing, promoting and maintaining progress in this vital area.
The Association is involved in the changes being introduced across Europe by the REACH Regulations by co-operating with the International Bitumen Emulsion Federation (IBEF).
Best Practice Guidelines for the safe transfer of products from a delivery tanker to a Mobile Storage Tank (MST)
From the 1st April 2025 the REA members are introducing the following best practice guidelines for the safe transfer of bitumen emulsion products from a delivery tanker to a mobile storage tank (MST). This follows collaboration across all the REA member companies to share recommended best practice guidelines.
Road Emulsion Association’s guidelines for the safe transfer of emulsion product from a delivery tanker to a road sprayer. Open the documents by clicking the links below:
Part 1 – Sprayer Transfer Procedure
Part 2 – 2025 Updated Delivery Rules and Ullage Delivery Permit
Part 3 – Delivery Receipt of Emulsion Training
Part 4 – Emulsion Transfer Questionnaire
Part 5 – Emulsion Transfer Passport REA
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