Spill kits

What are Spill Kits and Why are They Important?

Spill kits are essential tools designed to clean up spills of hazardous substances, ensuring both environmental safety and workplace safety. These kits can include poly absorbents such as pads, booms or pillows, ground or floor sweeps for larger spill areas, PPE such as gloves, and disposal bags, all tailored to swiftly address various types of spills—be it oils, chemicals, or other liquids.

In the event of a spill, immediate response is crucial to prevent further contamination and potential harm to both personnel and the surrounding environment. Spill response measures facilitated by these kits help contain the spill effectively, reducing the risk of hazardous materials entering drains or watercourses.

Types of Spill Kits from Global Spill & Safety

Global Spill & Safety manufacturer a range of spill kits in Australia designed to address various substances and scenarios.

General Purpose Spill Kits are used to clean up spills of almost any liquids, including paint, coolant, oil, fuel, mild chemicals and any water based liquids. These are housed in blue bags or wheelie bins for easy identification in a spill emergency.

Oil & fuel Spill Kits are used to clean up spills of oil, fuel and other hydrocarbons. They will absorb hydrocarbons whilst repelling water. This makes them suitable in an outdoor or marine environment. These are housed in yellow bags or wheelie bins for easy identification in a spill emergency.

Chemical / Hazchem Spill Kits are used to clean up spills of almost any liquids, including harsh chemicals, acids or bases. These are housed in red bags or wheelie bins for easy identification in a spill emergency.

How to Choose the Right Spill Kit for Your Needs

When it comes to ensuring safety and compliance in the workplace, selecting the right spill kit is crucial. Assessing spill risks is essential. Consider the types of substances used in your facility—whether they are hazardous materials such as chemicals or non-hazardous liquids.

Considering where spills are likely to occur can also assist in selecting the best suited spill kit for your workplace. For example if a spill is likely to happen outdoors or in a marine environment an oil and fuel spill kit may be best suited for your application. For spills likely to occur in indoors on sealed floors a general purpose spill kit is generally the best suited option.

Finally, size and capacity considerations should not be overlooked. Evaluate the potential volume of spills you might encounter and select a kit that can adequately manage those scenarios without delay. We stock different sized spill kits from waterproof grab bags suitable for vehicles to 120L or 240L wheelie bins.