If you work near liquids, spills are going to happen. They can be big or small, involve safe liquids or chemicals. No matter what they are, they must be cleaned up quickly, and fortunately, you have a convenient and practical solution. Spill kits are an excellent idea because they’re flexible and easy to use, but there are many options available, so it’s best to think carefully before choosing one from EcoSpill.
Type Of Liquid
The first thing to consider is the type of fluid that your kit will be cleaning up for you. There are three types available, including oil-only, universal, and hazmat.
Oil-only spill kits work best if you need to repel water and absorb chemicals with an oil base. You can also use them to clear an oil sheen from the water or use them in the rain without them getting soaked with water before they can absorb the oil.
Universal spill kits can handle any chemical, including oil-based versions. They work extremely well in situations where you don’t know what spills may occur. For example, if you work in an area that uses various chemicals, water, or oil, they can be used to clean any of them from the floor. Many company owners prefer to use universal kits for everything.
A Hazmat kit works well for hazardous materials and can be similar to a universal kit for a variety of different chemicals.
You can also find specialty kits for battery acid or mercury.
Size Of Spill
It’s nearly impossible to predict how big a spill you will have, which means it’s tough to be prepared. Most spill-kit companies recommend a variety of solutions to help you. You could choose to have a lot of smaller kits available all over the facility or choose one large kit that would be enough to absorb an entire tank of liquid.
