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Spill Kit Maintenance: Tips and Best Practices

Maintaining your spill kit is essential to ensure their effectiveness in responding to spill emergencies in a prompt and safe manner. In this blog, we will discuss some tips and best practices for your spill kit maintenance. Regular Inspections You should carry out routine inspections of your spill kit(s) to check their condition and contents. Ensure your spill kit is intact and in good working condition. Check for any damage to containers, lids, absorbents, and PPE. Conduct regular checks to ensure your spill kit is fully stocked and ready to use in the case of an emergency. Your inspection routine should be a pre-determined period, for example, every 3 months. The length of time between inspections will depend on several factors, such as the frequency in which they are used, and also where your spill kits are stored (outdoors for example). Training & Familiarisation Once you have designated members of your team for spill response, they should be trained on the proper use and maintenance of your spill kit(s). Ensure they understand and are familiar with the contents of the spill kit, what each component is used for, how to correctly use each component, and how to replenish the spill kit after use. It is recommended that an inventory of your spill kit components is maintained so it is easy to restock any used or missing items promptly. If a significant amount of the contents of a spill kit have been used in an emergency spill response, it is best READ MORE