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Choosing spill kits? Check the 10 essentials

- Take a good look at the area, checking for drains and other outlets. If there are drains, you’ll need to ensure the correct drain protection covers are included in the spill kit.
- Think about where you’ll site the spill kit. It needs to be easily accessible if there’s a spill.
- Understand the nature of the liquids you have on site. There are general-purpose kits, hydrophobic kits and some suitable for dealing with chemical spills.
- What volume of liquid could be spilt? Bigger volumes will require bigger kits but bear in mind point 5 below.
- Bigger spills can often be dealt with using 3 or 4 smaller kits, rather than 1 or 2 large ones, because you’ll have the option to attack the spill from different angles.
- If you’re including PPE within the kit, make sure it’s suitable and safe to use with the liquids you could spill.
- Make sure you have the correct mix of spill media i.e. booms, mats, or pillows.
- If the liquids you use are hazardous, you will need hazardous waste disposal bags. Make sure they’re included in the kit in sufficient quantities.
- Ensure there are robust auditing and reporting systems in place. Spill kits are like fire extinguishers and when you need them, they need to be fit for purpose.
- Make sure operators are trained in the use of spill kits, otherwise an easily managed incident could escalate into a disaster.
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