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 chemicals or oils. In this blog, we will break down the contents of a basic spill kit to help you understand why each component is provided in the spill kit, and how to best use each component of a spill kit to achieve a safe and responsible spill response. Before you buy a spill kit you should check the contents to make sure they are suitable for your specific needs. Factors you may need to consider include the type of potential spills at your workplace (for example oils, fuels, or harsh chemicals), and the size of any potential spills. Remember: In emergencies, it is important to be familiar with your spill kit so you can act swiftly. It is best practice to always be prepared! The Spill Kit Container Generally speaking, the containers of spill kits are usually heavy duty carry bags or wheelie bins of some description. These heavy-duty carry bags or wheelie bins should be clearly visible and correctly labelled so they are easily accessed in the case of an emergency. They should be clearly marked “Spill Kit” and also the type of spill kit (such as General Purpose, Oil & Fuel, or Chemical). Spill kits are often colour coded to represent the type of spill kit (for example, General Purpose spill kits are blue, Oil READ MORE