Spill Kits

According to Australian Standards AS1940:2017, a suitable spill kit or a spill response kit is necessary on sites that store dangerous goods, specifically hazardous liquids. It consists of a readily identifiable container which contains some or all of the sorbent pads, loose absorbents, booms, PPE (personal protective equipment) and contaminated waste bags.

Dangerous goods Spill Kits are an essential tool for responding to and containing spills of hazardous materials. Our selection of dangerous goods Spill Kits at Seton includes various sizes and types of kits to suit different types of spills and environments.

These kits contain all the necessary equipment and absorbents for safely containing and cleaning up spills of dangerous goods such as acids, fuels, and chemicals. They are designed for easy and efficient use, with clear instructions and all items clearly labeled. These kits are ideal for use in industrial and commercial settings, such as factories and warehouses, where dangerous goods are frequently used and stored. With our dangerous goods Spill Kits, you can have peace of mind knowing that you are prepared for any spills that may happen in your facility and that you can safely respond to them.

A spill response kit container should also be weather resistant, situated in an easily accessible area and identified with a spill kit sign. Ideally, there should also be a tamper-evident label on your spill kit to ensure all contents are available for emergency spill control.

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What are the types of spill kits?

General Maintenance/Purpose Spill Kits

These are ideal for use around machinery, leaky pipes or messy traffic areas and is for general upkeep only. They are suitable for water or oil-based liquids such as:

Coolants
Solvents
Gasoline
Kerosene
Vegetable Oil
Paint

Oil Only Spill Kits

These are ideal for use around machinery, leaky pipes or messy traffic areas and is for general upkeep only. They are suitable for water or oil-based liquids such as:

Hydraulic oil
Motor oil
Brake fluid
Cooking oil
Turpentine
Lubricants

Chemical Spill Kits

These contain surfactant-treated polypropylene absorbents which are chemically inert or neutral so will not cause any chemical reactions when used. They can be used for:

Critic acid
Sodium hydroxide
Aggressive chemicals

What is typically in a spill kit?

Generally, spill kit contents should include suitable absorbent pads, waste bags and loose absorbents for the hazardous liquids stored on site. However, the size of the spill kits and type of absorbents depends on the variety of liquids on site. Different types of spill clean-up equipment are needed for different hazardous liquids. For more information refer to the Australian Standards AS1940:2017 section 9.4 on the full detail of spill response kit contents required for your application.

To make it easier for you, we stock a large range of spill kits to suit various needs – for general maintenance, chemical spills, oil-based fluids or fuel. For convenient spill control equipment, explore our range of Brady Mobile Spill Kits which comes in a wheelie bin for you to bring absorbents to the spill location.

What are spill kits used for and why is it important?

Spill kits are used to clean up the spill of any liquids. In emergency situations where a hazardous liquid has spilt, compatible absorbents (such as sorbent pads, loose absorbent powder) are required to prevent pollution and contamination of the environment, and to keep the workplace safe.

Why is Spill Control Important?

A spill control procedure ensures safe handling of potentially hazardous liquids in the event of a spill or leak. This is in accordance with Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 which states a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must ensure where a risk of a hazardous chemical spill exists, a spill containment system (such as a spill kit) should be available.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) enforces risk minimisation by spill management. The occupier must ensure that provision is made for spill containment that will, as far as practicable, contain the spill within the occupier’s facility or current location of the hazardous spill. Heavy penalties are imposed upon failure to meet these requirements.

What are the steps for cleaning up a spill?

Assess the risk - Evaluate the liquid spilled and identify the source. If you are unfamiliar with the liquid and its chemical properties, vacate the area and contact proper authorities.
Wear appropriate PPE for the situation – Always assume the worst and wear suitable protective gear before cleaning up.
Contain the spill and seal drains.
Stop the source – Close valves, rotate punctured drums and plug leaks if possible and safe to do so.
Begin spill cleanup – Use compatible Brady absorbents to clean up the spill. Refer to the Absorbents Application Guide to ensure the right absorbents are used.
Contact authorities – Report the spill to proper legal authorities in your community and fill out reports if necessary.
Safely dispose of used material – Absorbent materials take on the characteristics of whatever they absorb. Ensure used absorbents and spilled liquids are disposed of in accordance with local laws.
Decontaminate – Clean all tools and reusable materials.
Restock materials – Refill spill response kits with absorbents and safety gear to prepare for any future spills
Review and improve spill response plans and procedures

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