Chemical spill kits will help in an emergency situation. They are packed up, stored and ready to go if something goes wrong at your workplace. Chemicals are extremely dangerous although often unavoidable in certain workplaces.
Avoiding chemical spills is the number one way to ensure your workplace is safe, and the second way is to ensure that you have high-quality spill kits available incase of an emergency.
What is a chemical spill kit?
Chemical spill kits can help contain, decontaminate and clean up a hazardous spill. They help in an emergency situation and deescalate accidents, reducing them from extremely devastating to devastating but manageable.
If not dealt with using a chemical spill kit, dangerous chemicals that have leaked or spilt can lead to fires, asphyxiation, explosions or environmental damage.
Spillkits keep your employees safe – which is the number one priority – but they also help keep the environment safe.
Do I need a spill kit at my workplace?
If your workplace manages, creates, handles or stores hazardous or dangerous materials or substances then you absolutely must have chemical spill kits available.
Even if your staff are excellently trained and follow all of the correct procedures, accidents can happen.
When hazardous materials are spilt, a spill kit is portable and clearly labelled so easy for the people cleaning up the spill to do it safely, effectively and as quickly as possible.
Along with keeping your staff members safe, protecting the environment and minimising injury, it is a legal requirement to have spill kits in any workplaces where hazardous chemicals are used, stored or transported.
What does a chemical spill kit have in it?
Spill kits usually come in a 240L bin and contain a variety of absorbent pads and materials to quickly and safely absorb any dangerous liquid.
Spill kits also include:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): for the people cleaning up the spill to use to protect themselves
- Materials to safely dispose of the clean up equipment
- Instructions on how to use the spill kit
How does a chemical spill kit help in an emergency?
A spill kit is an insurance policy for the health and safety of your workplace, employees, community and environment. A spill kit has everything you need to manage a chemical spill, packaged up in one place, clearly labelled and designed to Asutralian standards.
In the event of an emergency, a chemical spill kit is the answer as you will be able to address the problem immediately, using the right equipment and ensuring your staff are safe.
Where do I find the best quality chemical spill kits for my business?
Spill Station Australia has a range of spill kits available for a variety of industries and businesses. You can learn more about them and send a message to the team on their website.