Spill management helps minimise the possibility of spills becoming a major issue. If spills are left unchecked and untreated, they can cause severe environmental damage. Spills are also a massive potential liability for a company and its brand. This is why it’s important to make sure that your spill management is up to standard. But, [...]
Spill absorbent products are important. In facilities where chemical and oil spills are commonplace, having the right spill absorbent products can make a huge difference. But not all companies realize just how important they are. Believe it or not, not all organizations take spill absorbent products seriously. But, what exactly does make a spill absorbent [...]
What kind of absorbents should you use to clean up oil spills? Should it be organic, inorganic, or synthetic? If you want to clean oil spills effectively without taxing the environment, you should always go the organic route. The Problem With Synthetic Floor Sweep Compounds There are many different types of synthetic floor sweep compounds [...]
They say preparation is key, and when it comes to your spill solutions, truer words have never been spoken. Putting in the effort to properly prepare your site for spills is not only important for safety, but can save you time, energy and significant costs later down the line. As we discussed last month, the [...]
Just like failing to apply sunscreen until after you’ve experienced a bad burn, spill containment often isn’t thought about until a spill actually happens. Worksite spills aren’t often at the forefront of your mind – spill solutions come at a cost, and it can be pretty easy to pretend it’s not important or necessary. But [...]
Ensuring that you purchase a spill kit that is fit for purpose is paramount to running a safe and productive business – but having a fit for purpose kit isn’t achieved just by purchasing one. Keeping your kit fit for purpose for the duration of its life cycle goes a long way to saving you [...]
By Neville Morris In a slapstick comedy, slipping over will guarantee you a laugh. In real life however, it’s not nearly as funny. Failing to correctly manage a spill can lead to serious safety issues, not to mention wasted time and money. Uncontained spill residue can lead to anything from an onsite accident to environmental [...]
When it comes to spill absorbents, there’s a huge range of options out there — some better than others. This poses a big challenge for business owners, because how do you know how effective a spill absorbent is going to be before you use it? And what if the absorbent you choose doesn’t do the [...]
By Neville Morris This is part two in our series about implementing safe, cost-effective spill management solutions. Check out part one here. Spills, like mistakes, are always going to happen. But how effective is your spill solution? Failing to adequately prepare for spills is preparing to fail, and failure to correctly clean up after these [...]
By Neville Morris This is part one in our series about implementing safe, cost-effective spill solutions. It’s a sunny Monday afternoon at your site, and a delivery has just arrived. A sorry-sounding ute that has definitely seen better days splutters into the carpark. You and your team quickly unload a pallet from the ute’s tray, [...]
