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What Is a Spill Kit and Why Do You Need One?

If your workplace uses or stores any types of liquids or chemicals, chances are you’ve heard of a spill kit. If you’ve ever found yourself asking “What exactly is a spill kit?” and “Why do I need one?”, we’ll aim to answer those questions in this blog. So What Exactly is a Spill Kit? Operating a business is not easy. Some things cannot be controlled, and accidents will happen. All spills, whether in the workplace or in a public domain, are a hazardous risk that can lead to injuries and liability claims. Spill kits are an affordable way to ensure that you are meeting your WH&S obligations. A spill kit or spill response kit is a handy, mobile, and easy-to-use set of equipment used to safely and responsibly contain, decontaminate, clean up and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous spills such as oils or chemicals. Spill kits are a crucial safety measure for businesses across various industries and environments where spills can occur, including laboratories, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and transportation. Spill kits come in a variety of different types and sizes for a diverse range of applications. The number of spill kits you require will depend on the types of liquids you have at your workplace, the locations where these liquids are used and stored, and the largest likely spill quantity in each of these locations. Don’t forget that vehicles and machinery, like forklifts and generators, also contain oils and fuels that may require a spill kit. Responsible large transport companies and READ MORE