Spill Kits For Oil, Chemicals And General Fluids

Have the appropriate spill kit and or spill kit supplies on hand in areas of your workplace where  spills can happen daily or infrequently. The solution is always being prepared with the appropriate spill response supplies to combat any environmental or health risk situation. A Spill can be hazardous in nature depending on the type of liquids spilled and according to your local and state regulations. Oil Spill Kits selectively absorb hydrocarbons and other petroleum based fluids while repelling water. Chemical Spill Kits are designed and built for more aggressive spills such as acids and bases usually found in laboratories and other kinds of industrial manufacturing facilities. These Chemical Spill Kits are also known as Hazmat Spill Kit and are available in the same configurations as an Oil Spill Kit or General Universal Spill Kit for non aggressive fluid spills. Preparation of a spill containment kit consolidates spill control materials and personal protective equipment in one universal location and packaged into the appropriate size and configuration to handle a foreseeable spill in such workplaces as labs, manufacturing, retail, commercial and even home workshops. A spill response kit should be customized to meet the needs of each work area. PPE must be selected based on the kinds hazardous materials used. Store all spill response kits in a location where individuals can quickly gain access to items needed in the event of a spill. Hazardous material users should know where to locate a spill kit and how to use the spill response kit materials contained in each spill kit.

Spill Kit Supplies

Spill Kit Container
Spill kit containers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from a 5-gallon bucket, bag, cart, to 50-95 gallon overpacks depending on your needs. It is a good idea to have an extra container or bag on hand during a spill cleanup to hold any used absorbents. Make sure the container has a sealable lid so it can be shipped out and disposed of according to your local, state and federal disposal regulations.

Minumum PPE Supplies To Be Included In A Spill Kit  

1.  two pairs chemical splash goggles.
2.  two pairs chemical-resistant gloves. Thick nitrile or neoprene gloves are recommended.
3.  two pairs plastic, vinyl or rubber shoe covers.
4.  two disposable lab coats, aprons, or coveralls.

Spill Kit Absorbent Materials
A Spill kit should include a variety of universal absorbents that can be used on almost any type of spill, such as absorbent pads, pillows, spill socks, oil socks, absorbent boom for waterways and loose absorbents.

Other Tools and Materials To Have in a Spill Kit During A Spill Cleanup

1. Polyethylene scoop, dust pan, or plastic shovel. You can use plastic when non sparking tools are required.
2. Polyethylene broom or brush for solids.
3. 3-5 mil thickness, waste bags. Do not use a bio-hazardous bag
4. Sealing tape.
5. HPO hazardous waste labels.
6. Forceps for picking up broken glass or other sharp objects.
7. General cleaner or detergent for finishing cleanup of the spill.

NOTE: Contaminated cleaup materials can be considered hazardous waste so it is recommended that disposable spill kit supplies suchs as absorbents be used whenever possible.

Depending on the size and type of spill the following are additional spill kit cleanup supplies to consider in a spill kit:

1. General neutralizing agents for acids and bases (Adsorbents and Neutralizers ).
2. Chemical-specific neutralizers such as those for formaldehyde or solvents.
3. Mercury spill response items (see mercury spill kits).
4. Specialized supplies for air or water-reactive chemicals and hydrofluoric acid.
5. Bleach, if biological agents are used.
6. Specialized supplies if radioactive materials are used.