Spill Control : Spill Kits Explained

What are Spill Kits?

Spill Kits are packs with a variety of absorbents that provide quick and mobile isolation and efficient spill cleanup and disposal. They come in a variety of styles and sizes and can be used for an array of spill types. The three most common types of Spill Kits are:

• Oil Spill Kits - for oils, solvents, coolants, inks, etc on land indoor and outdoors.
• Chemical Spill Kits - for oil based liquids on waste, streams, ditches, ponds, etc.
• Maintenance / Universal Spill Kits - for chemical and acids on land and indoors.

All companies using potentially hazardous chemicals, flammable products or corrosive materials should have a selection of spill absorbent kits located strategically around their premises in the event of an accident. Only staff with spillage response training should be allowed to use our kits as untrained personnel may cause serious damage to their health and others.

Dispenser Spill Kits

Whether you need Oil, Chemical or Universal Spill Kits, Chemstore Environmental have a wide range of Spill Kits available in dispenser form. So if you need throw-away absorbent for everyday use, we have a wide range of these materials available.

If you need to know more about what Spill Kits your site needs, call us now for a free site survey with one of our experienced Health & Safety Consultants.

Response Steps for Hazardous Spills - Basic Guide

1.     Exit and Control Spill Area - In the event of a hazardous spill, personnel should evacuate from the immediate surrounding area of the spillage, isolate spill area and eliminate possible combustible incidents occurring.

2.     Help Injured Personnel - Ensure all personnel are accounted for and any injured personnel are moved from the spillage to a safe gathering point if necessary. All contaminated clothing should be removed, skin and eyes should flushed with water and medical advice sought if necessary.

3.     Evaluate Hazard - Evaluate the extent of the damage, whether the authorities need to be contact and the potential risk to personnel and the local community.

4.     Clean Up Spill - Use the necessary spill kits and spill absorbents to halt contamination and clean up the chemicals as trained by our environmental safety consultants.

5.     Incident Evaluation

• Review your company's safety procedures
• Document spill material collected
• Replace materials used in spill kits