A spill kit contains all the equipment required to clean up and dispose of a dangerous substance that has been spilled. There are lots of different types available including general purpose spill kits, oil and fuel spill kits, and chemical spill kits. Each will contain unique tools to deal with the specific situation.
In the event of a spill in your workplace, chemical spill cleaning services from ICE Cleaning can make the area safe, again. Its technicians are fully permitted to handle and dispose of chemicals, no matter the substance or size of the spill. They can be on site in several hours in an emergency.
Read on to find out what spill kits contain and how to use one.
What do chemical spill kits usually contain?
Absorbent materials
Spill kit pads, absorbent cushions, and absorbent socks can contain spills, soak up excess liquid, and catch any runoff. You must use absorbent material that is compatible with the substance you are cleaning up or they might be ineffective.
Containment booms
Booms are barriers that can stop chemical spills spreading further. They can also absorb them, guide them in a specific direction, or prevent the chemical entering a certain area.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Chemical spills are very dangerous to be exposed to depending on the substance spilled. They can put you at risk of health problems including chemical burns, headaches, nausea, eye and skin irritation, and fever.
PPE can protect you against the harmful substance during clean up. Chemical spill kits will specifically contain equipment for handling hazardous chemicals, like splash-proof goggles, gloves, and aprons.
Waste disposal bags
The spilled substance and the material used to clean it up must be disposed of appropriately. Spill kits will contain plenty of disposable bags and ties to hold all the material securely and ensure it will not drip or spill.
What to do when a chemical spill occurs
First, you must notify your staff that a chemical has been spilled. You might need to evacuate the area depending on how dangerous the chemical is.
If someone has been injured by the spill, contact the emergency services. Should it be safe to do so, remove them from the area and flush any of the chemical on them with water.
Next, stop the spill getting worse by making sure the chemical is no longer spilling, such as plugging the leak in the container or closing the open valve.
You should then use a chemical spill kit to control, contain, and clean up the spill if you are trained to do so. Otherwise, bring in professional cleaners to quickly clear up the spill and dispose of the waste appropriately.
ICE Cleaning’s technicians can quickly make your workplace a safe environment, again. The company operates nationwide, day and night, 365 days a year.
You can find out more about ICE Cleaning on its website.
