| Spills can be dangerous. A liquid spill of just a | | | | prevent harmful substances from entering storm |
| couple of ounces can create a slippery surface | | | | drains. |
| that can cause someone to slip and fall. A single | | | | 5) Spill containment berms and spill containment |
| slip and fall accident can cause severe injuries. | | | | booms |
| People have been known to break hips, arms, and | | | | Both of these are highly effective in containing |
| other bones in the body that might require | | | | spills. However, they are not designed to actually |
| lengthy rehabilitation. Read on to discover how | | | | absorb spills -- you'll need absorbents for that. |
| you can prevent such problems. | | | | 6) Spill pallets |
| The key to cleaning most spillls is to do so quickly, | | | | Spill pallets instantaneously contain leaks and spills |
| thereby reducing the chances of a slip and fall | | | | from the containers that have been placed on |
| accident. How? Simply use spill absorbents, which | | | | them. |
| come in many different kinds. | | | | 7) Safety cabinets |
| Here's a list of the main types of tools that you | | | | Safety cabinets lock away containers of harmful |
| can use to absorb and otherwise contain spills and | | | | substances so that unauthorized individuals cannot |
| how they work: | | | | access the containers and so that spills and leaks |
| 1) Absorbents | | | | can be contained on the spot. |
| Absorbents come in a wide variety of types and | | | | Using the right kinds of spill absorbents and |
| shapes. They include socks, pillows, and pads that | | | | containment equipment promotes a clean and |
| are highly absorbent and allow for the fast | | | | safe workplace. It also helps you comply with EPA |
| cleanup of a variety of spills. | | | | and government regulations. |
| 2) Absorbent Pads | | | | The spill absorbents should be stored in an easily |
| Pads can be placed on a spill or in areas in which | | | | accessible place so that they're handy and spills |
| spills may occur in order to absorb the spill | | | | can be cleaned up quickly when they occur. The |
| instantly. | | | | faster a spill is contained, the less are the chances |
| 3) Mats | | | | that it can cause further damage or even an |
| Mats can be placed in areas where spills may | | | | accident. |
| occur. They can absorb oils and other such | | | | All it takes is proper equipment and making sure |
| materials. Consider placing them around the bases | | | | that it gets used properly. Don't even think of |
| of machinery in your facility. | | | | using cloth or paper towels. Instead, use an |
| 4) Storm water products | | | | absorbent that is made to clean up the substance |
| Storm water products, such as drain plugs, | | | | that has been spilled. |