If you do, then consider who is responsible for their upkeep. Who actually opens the lid and takes a look inside the spill kits to check if they are full of the right absorbents? Or are they instead full of trash – the natural enemy of a wheelie bin spill kit? If your site is like [...]
Let’s start with a relevant question. Do all your staff know the contents of - and how to use a spill kit? It may sound quite simple, and possibly something you have never even thought of, however the fact is that different types of spill kits may be better suited for specific site risks. Accidents will [...]
Depending on the industry you work in, it's highly likely that spills will occur from time-to-time, even with the right policies and procedures in place. But if you can identify and manage some basic risks involved with the hazardous chemicals present in your workplace, you are less likely to have these types of more toxic spills [...]
Having effective spill management procedures and spill kits in place is vital for industries including construction, civil engineering and manufacturing, as accidental spills can occur at any time. Even a spill of something seamingly harmless, such as milk or blood, can contaminate a waterway. Without the right procedures, any contaminating liquid can have a disastrous impact on [...]
