You never know when a spill is going to happen. When it does, it can be bad news for human and environmental health, not to mention productivity.

This can include;

• Spilled coolant drums in a warehouse
• Solvent leaks on construction worksites
• Oil spills in mechanic workshop
• Toxic chemical spills on a mine site
• Corrosive acid spills in a health laboratory
• Unknown liquid spills in a factory
• Petrol spills on fuel station forecourt
• Road spills from oil tanker

These examples are just the tip of the iceberg.

In factories and warehouses, on construction and mine sites across Australia, spills happen every day. When spills happen, workers can come into contact with a range of potentially harmful liquids, which also pose a risk of slips, falls and potential injuries. Employers have a duty to protect staff and stay compliant with environmental regulations. So, do you have a spill response plan? Do you have spill kits on site? Do you even know what kind of spill kit you need?

The right spill kit for the job

Be prepared for spill cleanup with a specialist or general purpose spill kit, depending on the particular hazards in your workplace. Have the right kit for the job handy, and make sure workers know how to use it and have the appropriate PPE. It’s also important to audit your spill kits regularly – the last thing you want is for a worker to grab one in an emergency situation, only to find out it’s missing essential items.

Spill Crew offers a range of Australian-made spill kits, manufactured in Melbourne. They are ideal for use on industrial, construction, mine and commercial sites across Australia. Keep a Spill Crew mobile kit in your trucks and a workplace kit on site. The options include:

Blue kit (general purpose): The on-site all-rounder. Contains absorbents for a wide range of liquids including coolant, degreaser, paint, blood, fuel, non-aggressive chemicals and other water-based liquids.

Yellow kit (oil and fuel): Hydrophobic. Absorbs hydrocarbons like oil, fuel, diesel and petrol, while repelling water. This makes it perfect for use outdoors and in wet areas, while helping to protect waterways.

Red kit (hazchem): For hazardous spills. Absorbs very aggressive chemicals, acids, corrosive liquids, paints, solvents, pesticides and liquids of unknown origin.

Select from a range of sizes, from a grab bag suitable for storing in the back of the truck or forklift to 120L or 240L wheelie bins for bigger on-site applications.

Mike Halliday, Spill Crew’s Marketing Manager, says while spill kits are not mandatory in the Australian workplace, they are established best industry practice. “Spill Crew is proud to offer Australian-made spill kits, designed specifically to help protect Aussie workers and the environment. Manufacturing locally means these kits are always in stock, ready for delivery across Australia.”

As Australia’s largest provider of industrial and safety equipment, Blackwoods has all your job requirements covered. Talk to your local Blackwoods Technical Safety Specialist about Spill Crew spill kits.

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