subject: Hazardous Material Spill Clean-Up Kits [print this page] Hazardous Material Spill Clean-Up Kits Hazardous Material Spill Clean-Up Kits
Hazardous spill kits provide an effective, viable solution to enable you to contain and clean up unknown chemical spills. They contain absorbents that are specially treated to absorb acids, caustics and other oil- and water-based liquids, even those with high concentrations like 98% sulphuric acid and 30% sodium hydroxide. As well as these types of liquids they also prove effective in situations where the identity of the spilt chemical is unknown. Chemical or hazardous spill kits contain everything you need to contain and clean up unknown chemical spills. They typically include absorbent socks which are used to contain and absorb chemical spills, absorbent mats and pillows to soak up contained spills, as well as disposal bags and ties to make sure used absorbents are disposed of safely. Using all the absorbents in conjunction with each other will ensure that the liquid spill is cleaned up effectively. Whether the liquid is hazardous or not it is wise to use a hazardous spill kit as it is always best to assume the worst in this type of situation. Your employees will be kept safe from harm, damage to the environment will be prevented and costly fines will be avoided. In order to protect workers and prevent the improper use of absorbents when dealing with an unknown spill it is important that you choose a hazardous spill kit that is clearly labeled and easily identifiable. Using brightly colored absorbents helps to protect your workers as it indicates to them that the spill is hazardous or the nature of it is unknown and that PPE will be needed to clean it up. You should always makes sure you have the correct PPE to deal with a spill, ensuring that suits and gloves are the right size and are resistant to the spilt liquid. PPE should be fitted into your hazardous spill kit so that responders can clean up the spill effectively and be kept safe from harm.
