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As a supplier of spill response and liquid containment products throughout the Asia-Pacific region, the team at SpillShop is dedicated to helping our customers prepare for, prevent, and minimise the environmental and financial consequences of spills and other pollution incidents. One vital piece of spill containment equipment that should always be on-site at your facility or business is a spill kit. SpillShop stocks different formats and grades of spill kit, which contain absorbents specifically developed to absorb particular types of liquids.

This month, we present a guide to choosing the right spill kit for your facility:

Formats

Generally, spill kits come in two different formats - Wheelie Bin Spill Kits and Vehicle Spill Kits. The first format of spill kit is designed to be a self-contained spill response measure, with the wheelie bin able to be quickly and easily transported to the site of the spill. These spill kits can be found on most construction and industrial sites, and come

At SpillShop, we pride ourselves on supplying safe and environmentally friendly products for handling liquid spills of any type, including water, oils, fuels, coolants and chemicals. If your company works with or stores hazardous chemicals and materials, then it is essential to have an emergency spill response procedure in place. A spill which is not quickly contained can have a devastating impact on both the surrounding environment and your facility. Ensuring that your business has an emergency response plan in place can offer peace of mind, as well as minimal impact to both your facility and the environment in the case of a spill.

To create an emergency response plan, it is important to understand what constitutes a pollution incident. A pollution incident, according to the EPA (NSW Environment Protection Authority), is defined as an

incident or set of circumstances during or as a consequence of which there is or is likely to be a leak, spill or other escape or deposit of a substance,

At SpillShop, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality safety equipment for spill response and liquid containment. Spills and other pollution incidents can happen without warning, and in an emergency it always pays to be prepared. Unsure which safety equipment your facility needs? Here is a quick guide to the safety equipment used to secure any leaks or spills:

Absorbents

At SpillShop, we offer a range of polypropylene absorbents, which can be used to absorb corrosive, oil-based and chemical spills. There are three different formats available; pads, pillows, and booms. Booms are used to contain spills, pillows to absorb leaks, drips, and spills, and pads to absorb liquids and wipe down plant and equipment. Please click the link to browse our range of absorbents.

Granules

Granular absorbents are a quick and easy way to absorb spilled oil, fuel, solvents, chemicals, paints and many other liquids. SpillShop stocks the SpillBoss brand of granules, which come in mineral,

A pollution incident is a circumstance where there is a leak or spill of a liquid or material stored in a facility, including accidental and deliberate disposal or release around a facility. Any kind of pollution liquid, gas, or solid can be harmful to the environment and our health. If you have a business which stores liquid and/or produces waste, it is important to know how to take care of them as well as what to do in the case of an emergency. If an incident occurs, there are two steps which must be taken.

The first step is to implement your pollution incident response management plan. The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the main statutory of environmental regulation in NSW has created a guideline to help individuals and companies prepare a management plan for pollution incident response.

This guideline covers the formation of a management plan, which should include description and likelihood of site hazards, have an inventory of pollutants and safety equipment