top tips in choosing the right spill response kit

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Top Tips In Choosing the

Right Spill Response Kit

Do you know that selecting the right spill kit can be an overwhelming task?

WHY?WHY?

WHY?

Because of the number of factors to consider when designing, resourcing and locating spill kits.

So here’s the TOP TIPS to keep in mind!

Know the basic Spill Kits 1

Know the basic Spill Kits 1

Hydrocarbon (oil and fuel only)

designed to deal with water-based non-hazardous liquids such as coolants or water-based paints as well as

hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbon (oil and fuel only)

General Purpose Spill Kit

has absorbents that also deals with water-based non-hazardous liquids such as coolants or water-based

paints as well as hydrocarbons

General Purpose Spill Kit

Chemical Spill Kit

best for most chemical liquids such as acids, bases and general chemicals but can also absorb hydrocarbons and

general fluids

Chemical Spill Kit

Acid/Alkali Neutraliser Spill Kit

contains specific purpose neutraliser absorbent powders

Acid/Alkali Neutraliser Spill Kit

Special Fluid Spill Kit

recommended for specific risk liquids such as body fluids, mercury, formaldehyde etc

Special Fluid Spill Kit

Know your liquids and chemicals2

Know your liquids and chemicals2

Know the liquids or chemicals you are using in your company. From there, you will then know which of the basic spill kits mentioned earlier is best for you.

Know the maximum volume of liquid that is likely to spill in high risk areas3

Know the maximum volume of liquid that is likely to spill in high risk areas3

Determine the largest amount of liquid that could be spilt from one container or holding tank in your high risk areas.

Know who to call 4

Know who to call 4

So be sure to have a backup team to help you manage spills and prevent further damage.

call one of the most notable and awarded spill specialists in South Australia, Prenco Environmental.

call one of the most notable and awarded spill specialists in South Australia, Prenco Environmental.

call 08 8294 7711

call one of the most notable and awarded spill specialists in South Australia, Prenco Environmental.

call 08 8294 7711 or visithttp://www.prenco.com.au/ for more information

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