If your workplace stores or handles hazardous chemicals or dangerous goods, legislation requires that you manage the risks of them as far as reasonably practicable. This includes managing them when they’re delivered, stored, handled, transported, and disposed of.
Without chemical spill kits, you are not only risking the safety of your staff, visitor,s and family, you could also be risking hefty fines and even jail time for environmental pollution that may occur as a result of a spill.
Storing hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods within some type of bund is safest, but there will be times when they’re outside of that bunded area. This is why a chemical spill kit is so important.
Similarly, if you’re a home mechanic or hobbyist who works with liquid chemicals, it’s in your interests to be able to contain any spills quickly and easily, rather than frantically trying to find enough towels after the spill has occurred.
What Is a Chemical Spill Kit?
Chemical spill kits are sets of equipment that enable spilt chemicals to be contained in the immediate spill area, rather than entering drains, other areas or even other properties, and then be cleaned up. They usually consist of absorbent material (as loose powder, sheets or ‘booms’), basic personal protective equipment (PPE) and bags to dispose of the contained chemicals.
PPE may vary depending on the chemicals you’re using, but will commonly include gloves at the very least.
What Type and Size Spill Kit Do You Need?
Chemical spill kits cater to different spill sizes and chemical types, which commonly include Class 3 oils and flammable liquids, Class 6 poisons, and Class 8 corrosives.
Sizes range from ones for 20L of liquid up to ones for larger spills of 660L.
Most chemical spill kit suppliers can tailor the contents to your needs.
Trust Spill Station for Your Spill Kit
Spill Station is a highly regarded supplier of spill kits and has been around since 1983. They are an Australian owned company and supply kits that meet all Australian standards.
If you’re unsure what type of spill kit will best suit your needs, they have an online spill kit selector.
Contact Spill Station https://www.spillstation.com.au/contact-us/ to discuss your chemical spill kit needs with their experienced staff.
