General Purpose Spill Kits

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. 

• 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