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At Seton, our experts have brought together all the equipment you need for dealing with spills at your workplace. Any kind of spill presents a risk and needs urgent attention, but particularly when hazardous substances are involved. Be prepared at your workplace with the right spill kits to deal with chemicals and other liquids promptly.

Take the worry out of making sure that your workplace is compliant with COSHH regulations. At Seton, all of our spill kits meet the requirements of current legislation to keep your workers safe and minimise the risk of damage to your premises. We have everything from absorbent powders and granules for soaking up spillages to comprehensive mobile spill kits complete with trolley for easy transportation.

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What are spill kits used for?

Maintenance/Universal Economy Emergency Spill Kit - Supplied in sturdy transparent bags to ensure contents can be identified quickly and easily and for easy transportation

Spill kits are used to clear up liquids that have leaked out of their original container or that have escaped from machinery or other equipment in the workplace. The contents vary, but will contain absorbent materials for soaking up escaped liquid, and will usually also provide protective gloves and in some cases, other PPE and bags for disposing of the waste. For example, our Universal Economy Emergency Spill Kits include accessories such as pads, socs, a disposal bag, gloves and goggles. This kit is available with an absorption capacity of 28 litres or 70 litres.

How to use spill kits

Before you proceed to clear up spills in your workplace, consider the following steps:

1. ASSESS

Identify the substance involved and roughly how much has been spilt.

2. SELECT

Your risk assessment will identify the best spillage kit. Put on PPE, which should be stored with your kit at your spill kit station, before tackling the overfill. By using a sign such as our Warning Hazardous Spill Temporary Floor Sign to alert people to the accident.

3. CREATE

Lay out a security barrier, such as a mini-boom, if added in the spillage kit, to contain the liquid and prevent further spread. Try using drain covers, such as our Magnetic Drain Cover or our Neoprene Drain Cover, to minimise the risk of harmful substances leaking into waterways and causing contamination in the wider environment.

4. ABSORB

Locate the source of the overflow and take action to prevent further spillage. Absorb the spilt liquid by using absorbent materials to soak up the overflow. This will contain pads, socs, or other materials.

5. CLEAN

Wipe down floors and other surfaces and other equipment affected to make sure that they are clean. If necessary, ventilate the area to ensure that any toxic fumes don’t linger.

6. DISPOSE

Try our hazardous waste bags supplied with your supplies or available separately for disposing of waste. Make sure that disposal bags containing dangerous waste are collected by an appropriate waste management provider.

Remember to order replacement items or accessories to replenish your clean up supplies so that you are ready to deal with the next spillage.

Keep your GHS safety documents to hand and clearly displayed

All workers in the area at risk of spillages should be trained in using clean-up equipment and other spillage control accessories. Where relevant, give workers instructions on how to tackle different types of overfills, with added details of the different supplies you have available at your workplace. Store written instructions in a protective document holder at the relevant location so that they are readily available when needed. The GHS Safety Document Holder is designed to hold A4 documents, and can be supplied on its own, with an A2 spill safety poster on toxic substances, or with four A5 safety signs supplied. Our Spill Control Document Holder lists on the front of the holder with the procedure to follow when a spillage occurs. This product is also available as part of a package complete with Powder Absorbent Granules.

Being ready for an accident or emergency will be a major part of your COSHH risk assessment. Identifying potential hazards in your workplace will give you a good understanding of what type of substances might require to be cleared up, and whether spills or leaks are likely to be small or large scale. Using the information from your risk assessment, you can decide on the type and quantity of management materials and accessories you require and the best way to proceed. When performing a risk assessment, you should always refer to the HSE’s regulations and guidance on Emergency Response and Spill Control. If you are unsure of exactly what is required for your business, contact the team at Seton. Our advisors are on hand to help with your enquiries and recommend the most suitable spillage equipment for your organisation at the best price.

Choose spill supplies relevant to your site and ensure that you have sufficient stock of the correct items. Our leak management equipment comes in all sizes and configurations, suitable for emergency situations and routine maintenance. The kit contents will vary depending on the size and type of the kit.

Our range includes universal spillage supplies for general-purpose usage, and specialist spill supplies, which contains materials suitable for clearing up oils, alkalis and other harmful compounds. In addition to our industrial spill supplies, we also stock spillage supplies and refills for laboratories and for schools. Our Spill Kit Granules, for example, are multipurpose and can be used for a wide variety of overfills.

For immediate response at storeroom or workstation locations, our emergency spill kits can be used, this product is available in different litre absorption capacities. Our disposable spill kits are suitable for most liquids and include absorbent materials, personal protective equipment (PPE), disposal bags and instructions.

Larger kits – for example, our Chemical Large Drum Spill Kits – are also available for bigger accidents or where the risk is greater.

Where are spill kits located?

Spill clean-up kits should be located in or close to the areas of your workplace where there is the greatest risk of spillages. This allows workers to access the necessary resources quickly and proceed to clean up the escaped liquids without delay.

A mobile trolley spill kit can be held in a central location or cleaner’s cupboard and easily transported as required. Featuring internal shelves to keep supplies organised, a kit of this type is designed to hold several litre capacities to ensure that there is an efficient clean-up.

A person is shown managing an oil spill by arranging a grey spill bund around the scene of the spill, with some grey absorbent pads around the outside. A highly visible yellow bin is positioned to the left of the spill bund, and a 'Caution' a board sign has been placed to the right hand side.

Specialised Spill Response Kits and Equipment

Spill kits for vehicles

Vehicles carrying dangerous substances should always carry spill management equipment with them. Several accessories are available for that specific purpose, including the ADR vehicle spill kit. Offering everything you’ll require when out and about, the product can be packed away into a handy bag that fits under or behind the driver’s seat. This spill kit bag is packaged in a durable, transparent bag, allowing for easy recognition of the products and tools in the kit, while also preventing any moisture from creeping into the kit and limiting the capacity to absorb liquids.

These kits also come in three different categories:

  • Chemical
  • Maintenance/universal
  • Oil-only

Equipping your vehicles with emergency spillage kits ensures that you are always prepared for a spill.

Mini spill kits

Sometimes a smaller kit is all you require – the Mini Disposable Spill Kit is an economic and efficient way to absorb small amounts of compounds, dangerous liquids, water-based fluids and oil-based fluids. The mini spillage kit is entirely disposable and is supplied with a single, disposable brush to sweep up broken glass or other debris and therefore minimise the risk of injury. This small kit has a 1.7-litre absorption capacity, and it can be easily mounted to a wall, where it is easy to locate in the event of a workplace spillage.

Mobile spill kits

Seton offers a number of mobile spill supplies so that you can quickly handle leaks in your workplace, no matter the size.

The largest of the mobile spill kits is the Spill Truck. This 601-litre capacity truck is wheeled to ensure an efficient response to workplace accidents, and the hard-plastic container ensures that moisture is kept out of the spill absorbents – this means that the absorbents will be more effective against spillages. The spill kit’s contents are also lightweight to promote speed when moving the truck.

If you would like to view something smart that can provide a fast response to any medium-sized spills, then the Mobile Trolley Spill Kit is ideal for your workplace. This compact trolley’s internal shelves and compartments are fully stocked with everything you require for oil-only leaks. The trolley is also weather-resistant and will protect the spill socs, pillows and rolls stored inside from moisture and dirt.

However, if your workplace only requires a small, mobile kit, or perhaps a series of small kits, then a product we would recommend has to be the Economy Wheeled Spill Kit is an ideal option. These smaller bins have easy-to-navigate wheels so that they can be quickly taken to where they are needed most. They are also ideal for using in worksites, workshops, warehouses or factories. Each of these spillage kit bins has an 80-litre absorbency capacity and is packed with everything you want along with the necessary protective equipment such as goggles, gloves and barrier tape.

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Creating an Emergency Plan

The Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations 2015 deal with emergencies such as overflows and leaks in larger locations and lay out clear guidelines on how to create an emergency response plan. Although most businesses aren’t large enough to worry about complying with COMAH, it is always a good idea to know what must be done and who should do it if an incident occurs. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 state that anyone working with dangerous materials should include emergency planning as part of their risk assessment and ongoing monitoring.

Any emergency response plan should be simple and achievable, take into account any foreseeable occurrences, and outline the following:

  • Spill containment and management – Leaks and spillages must be dealt with quickly and appropriately. Ensure that spill response equipment is readily available and well stocked.
  • Protection provision – Any kind of accident has potential repercussions for staff and the environment. The correct personal protection equipment (PPE) and items such as berms and drain covers, which prevent leaked materials from entering the drainage system, must be used when required.
  • COSHH training – Staff must be trained on how to deal with incidents and what the potential hazards are for each material used. They must also know when to deal with a general problem and when it would be more appropriate to call the emergency services.
  • Evacuation procedures – If all or part of your premises must be emptied of people, there should be simple guidelines on how to proceed and clear signage needs to be in place.
  • Waste disposal – When leaks and overflows have been contained and controlled, it is imperative that they are disposed of in the correct manner, using suitable waste management equipment.

Once you have an emergency plan in place, it should be reviewed regularly to ensure that it remains compatible with your business processes.

Check out our top three Spill Kit picks:

127 Litre Hazardous Waste Bags

127 Litre Hazardous Waste Bags are made from 500g polyethylene and feature ‘Hazardous Waste’ in large print to warn others of potentially dangerous or hazardous contents. They are printed in accordance with the current Duty of Care Regulations and are registered by PIRA under the UN Carriage of Dangerous Goods Act Regulations.

Multizorb Clay Absorbent Granules

For containing spills, we recommend using Multizorb Clay Absorbent Granules, which are ideal for using on any overflows of oil, grease, fuels, or water-based liquids. These cost-effective spill control bags are provided in different absorption capacities, and are harmless to people, animals, and plans. Simply spread the desired amount of absorbent granules onto the affected area, and allow the granules to absorb the liquid before sweeping away. Ideal placement in industrial premises, forecourts and warehouses.

Spill Kits Keep Area Clear Anti-Slip Floor Sign

In an environment where spill kits are expected to be in use, we recommend using our Spill Kits Keep Area Clear Anti-Slip Floor Sign to position near your kit holding areas to ensure easy access in an emergency. Not only is it highly visible, but it is made from a durable, self-adhesive backing for quick and easy application. Ideal for placing within most environments with a clean and smooth surface, including warehouses, factories and laboratories which may see regular footfall.

Spill Control FAQs

What is spill control?

Spill control involves several areas: assessing the risk of spillage, containing it when it happens, cleaning the spillage, and then, where possible, preventing it from happening in the future. Where spillages cannot be completely avoided, you may be able to put equipment in place to mitigate the risks.

As the risk of spills increases in the workplace, it is of the utmost importance that you take every precaution to monitor and address general issues in question in order to maintain the protection of your staff and visitors. The main function of all COSHH regulations is to keep staff and visitors safe, while promoting workplace efficiency.

  • Address the spillage types that could happen in your workplace.
  • Consider the capacity to accommodate the overfill.
  • Provide suitable and sufficient spill management supplies and replenish them after they have been used.
  • Ensure that employees know how to utilise all of your spill supplies and other management measures.
  • Sit back, relax and know that you are prepared for any spillages.

While there are multiple ways to prevent spillages and as such, reduce the risk of accidents, it is important that adequate measures are implemented. As a starting point, it is necessary to address the type of spill that you may encounter. In order to maintain a safe environment, you must have the right spill management techniques to ensure that you are dealing with any eventualities in an efficient manner.

Given the various different accidents that can occur in a workplace environment, it is crucial to have the necessary equipment to deal with them. In order to compare the spill management solution that is right for you, you must first identify what spills you are going to deal with. Are they likely to be oil or fuel-based, chemical-based, or a mix of different liquids? All spills can cause a potential risk to health and protection and should be addressed with immediate effect, so knowing which measures you require is paramount to an effective health and protection plan. As with all of our supplies, it is the responsibility of the person who comes into contact with the spill first to ensure that it is cleaned and taken care of in a timely manner.

Chemical Maintenance Oil/Fuel
In order to avoid contaminations or exposure to staff and visitors, adhering to the guidelines for clearing away a chemical spill is important, and our spill response equipment shows you how to do this. These supplies are suitable for acid, solvents and more aggressive liquids. For a generic, all-round kit that can accommodate oil, petrol and water-based spillages, the maintenance kit is perfect. Instead of having to accommodate spill effects with various different kits, you can facilitate the cleaning of spillages by having just one. The issue you face with a maintenance kit is that you are unable to clean chemicals, and as such, you must carry a specialist spill kit for that purpose. Oil/Fuel: Oil and fuel spillages can be fatal, so it is important to have oil and fuel spill supplies in place in order to accommodate for such accidents. An oil and fuel spill kit can be the difference maker. They can be used in numerous environments, inclusive of mechanical applications. Many absorbent materials, including pads are water-repellent, meaning that when used, they will only soak up oil or fuel even if there is water present.

Other specialist spill kits available include medical spill kits and formaldehyde spill kits.

While it is vital to have the correct spill kits in place, it is also important to have the correct PPE available to allow you to handle the spill safely. Now that you have an understanding of what kit can be used for what application, let’s address some of the most common questions that arise when we are talking about spill management.

At Seton, we are frequently asked what spill maintenance and management actually is, and while it might sound obvious, there are so many different kits, berms and absorbent materials that it can become confusing. Spill control encompasses the precautions, preventative and reactive measures that you can utilise to ensure the safe management of liquid and, more specifically, spillages within your business.

Does my business need a spill kit?

If you are using any form of liquid in your business, it’s a good idea to have spill management measures in place – otherwise, you are at risk of accidents that could otherwise have been prevented. If you do not address the risk and want for spill management, you could be putting your staff and visitors at risk of serious injury.

Choosing the right spill kit for your business depends on several different factors. Factors to consider when choosing the correct form of spill management could include:

  • The environment in which you are using the spill management techniques. Some materials are more suited to some environments.
  • The type of spill you are trying to manage. Is it oil, fuel, chemical, a dangerous material or a mixture of all of these?

Are spill kits a legal requirement?

In order to comply with UK legislation, you will be required to store compounds and other hazardous liquids safely, and have adequate means of cleaning them up in the event of leaks. COSHH regulations are designed to minimise the risk of harm to workers and the environment from harmful substances.

What kinds of spill kits do I need?

When reviewing spill kits, it is important to keep in mind the kinds of spillages that your workplace could experience. The different leaks, including chemical, oil-only and maintenance, all require a different response, different products and different disposal. If your worksite stores chemicals, it is important to also be aware of the HSE’s best practices for chemical warehousing.

Addressed to anyone with responsibility for storing dangerous substances, regardless of facility size. Includes control measures aimed at elimination or reduction of risks due to storage of packaged dangerous goods. With good practice advice on the design of new facilities (also, within practical limits, regarding existing sites) and especially applies to transit/distribution warehouses, open-air compounds and locations generally associated with a chemical production site or end user.

Guidance reflects current legislation, changes in modern industry practice and assumes the expanse of chemicals now stored. Legal requirements, hazard identification and risk assessment plus hazardous area classification are among subjects covered. In addition, emergency arrangements, training needs and recommended audit/review processes are detailed.

Chemical warehousing: The storage of packaged dangerous substances
Fourth Edition, published 2009

How do I control an oil spill?

Oil spills can be challenging to handle if you don’t have the necessary equipment. At Seton, we stock a variety of oil spill kits and refills that will also resist water, making them perfect for applications where multiple liquids could be found, as well as for being used on both land and water. These kits are effective at cleaning up hydrocarbons because they are able to ‘float’ on water, making the cleaning up of oils much smoother and much more effective.

How do I control a chemical spill?

As with oil spillages, a chemical leak can be delicate when it comes to the removal of the accident and cleaning the area to prevent any injuries to workers. Chemical spill management and maintenance enables you to remove compounds and other substances from wherever they have been spilt, confine them effectively, and thus prevent them from spreading further.

How many spill kits do I need?

You can determine the number of kits needed as part of carrying out your workplace risk assessment. To plan and conduct an appropriate risk assessment, you can refer to the HSE’s guidance on spill management and control. It is not enough to stock your workplace or truck fleet with kits. It will also be mandatory for you to educate all of your workers about how to manage, store and dispose of kits properly. If your workers know the PPE they will have to wear, the spill kit they have to utilise, and the proper management and disposal of absorbents, your workplace will be a much safer, well-prepared place.

Will I need extra spill control supplies?

When working with harmful liquids, spill management equipment must always be present on your site. It is therefore a good idea to have an additional standby kit or hold some extra stocks of absorbent materials so that they can be instantly replaced. Your supplies will always include PPE, but again it is advisable to have extra supplies of items, such as gloves, so that they can be replaced as required. Where your risk assessment has deemed there to be a chance of a larger incident, chemical-resistant clothing is a must. It may not seem important, but when a spill happens, it is of the utmost importance that everyone cleaning the spill has immediate access to the requisite PPE. Another product you may want to add to your virtual basket, is a spillage tray, which we offer as a single product - Galvanised Drip Tray for small leaks, or alternatively you may want to view our Romold Tray Pallet For 25 Ltr Cans, which is easy to clean, and perfect solution for when space is limited but it is required that you must bund containers. Finally, we also recommend our Adjustable Height Steel Tray Trolley for seamless transportation, preventing unwanted spillages from a tray.

How do I maintain my spill kit?

When using reusable kits, it is important to keep a careful inventory of the products that have been used, and those that have not yet been replaced. In addition to replacing used materials, it is also important to make sure that your spill supplies are protected from the elements and are placed in easy-to-access, visible places.

What else will I need to deal with accidental leaks?

As well as holding sufficient stocks of spill control apparatus, as outlined above, you will also want to be prepared by having a good supply of PPE. Keeping separate cleaning equipment such as mops and buckets is a good idea to prevent cross-contamination, and floor stands will alert staff to slip and trip hazards. Because of the potential for injury when accidents occur, you should always have a fully stocked first aid kit on site.

What other accidental hazards should I be aware of?

As well as liquid spills, large build-ups of any residual items can become a problem. Utilise our industrial vacuum cleaners to deal with dust deposits and ensure that all areas are well ventilated to prevent gas vapours from collecting and potentially forming dangerous or risky compounds.

There are hundreds of actionable chemicals and COSHH protection tips to help you and your business stay within the law. Read them here in our What is COSHH? and How to do a COSHH assessment guides.

What COSHH store do I need?

When you have analysed which spill control methods you are going to require, the next part is to consider the spill control items you are going to want. You can do this by analysing the number of drums or barrels you have, and finding a system that has an adequate sump capacity to assist with any future spillages.

Galvanised metal drip tray designed to catch spills, drips and leaks

Our range includes drip trays that hold 6 litres for small containers, up to the much larger IBC containers that can hold 1,100 litres of liquid. As we’ve established previously, having the necessary COSHH measures in place to coincide with the corresponding COSHH regulations is important. COSHH information should be placed throughout the business, especially in areas that are at risk of spillages– for example, areas where a lot of substances are stored. Some of the signage you could find useful can be found below.

An effective yellow bulk container storage for catching spills

Spill kits and absorbent materials are important for your business, but if you have a larger amount of oils, fuels, water or chemical stores, you will also need drip trays to accommodate the risk of a spill of such magnitude. Sump pallets are crucial for utilising drums, containers and large-scale liquid stores. The versatility of spill management is large, with solutions for all environments, inclusive of material and size choices.

It is important not only to have the necessary spillage management precautions, but also the correct COSHH cabinets, equipment and signage in place in order to facilitate the best possible health and safety measures.

Controlling dangerous substances is paramount to ensuring the optimal protection of all within your business, both permanent and those visiting. This can involve utilising COSHH Cabinets & Cupboards as well as Drum Pallets & Trays and Spill Kit Signage, for instance. While all centred on dangerous substances, each product plays its part in creating a safe environment and abides by COSHH regulations.

The number of drums you have in your business will depend on what storeroom and leak solutions you may require. You have to be able to accommodate for the amount of liquid you carry. We offer a range of Drum Storage for all business needs, from storage for 2 & 4 drums, to walk-in economy stores.

While there isn’t a ‘one solution fixes all’ for controlling spillages or leaks of dangerous substances, there are a lot of ways that accident prevention can be implemented, thus reducing the danger of injury in the workplace.