top tips in choosing the right spill response kit
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Do you know that selecting the right spill kit can be an overwhelming task?
Because of the number of factors to consider when designing, resourcing and locating spill kits.
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)
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
best for most chemical liquids such as acids, bases and general chemicals but can also absorb hydrocarbons and
general fluids
Chemical Spill Kit
contains specific purpose neutraliser absorbent powders
Acid/Alkali Neutraliser Spill Kit
recommended for specific risk liquids such as body fluids, mercury, formaldehyde etc
Special Fluid Spill Kit
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
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