Oil & Fuel Spill Kits & Absorbents

Oil and fuel spill kits include absorbents and equipment to handle spills of hydrophobic liquids like oil, diesel, and other petroleum products while repelling water. They offer pads, socks, booms, PPE like gloves and goggles, and waste disposal bags for safety and environmental protection.

Absorbents, such as pads or mats, socks or booms, and loose floor sweep, are the key materials used to soak up spilt liquids.

You will also find waste bags, goggles, safety pvc gloves and a spill response handy 10 step guide.

Although spill kits do not expire, the absorbents inside them have a lifespan of around five years. Factors such as storage play a role in determining their longevity. Keeping your spill kits dry and free from contamination will aid in longer shelf life.

In Australia,Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations and the EPA (Environment Protection Authority) mandate that workplaces handling liquid substances must provide spill kits to contain and clean up spills, with the specific type and size depending on the hazards present and the potential spill volume. Required spill kit contents typically include absorbent materials (pads, socks, loose absorbents), personal protective equipment (PPE), and disposal bags, all contained in a suitable, accessible kit.

Regular maintenance and inspection of spill kits is crucial to ensure that all contents are intact and ready for use in case of an emergency. Check out our Spill Kit Service offered.

Legal Requirements & Standards

• WHS Regulations: Section 360 of the WHS regulations states that any workplace handling hazardous substances must ensure safety equipment, including spill kits, is readily available for emergencies. 
• Australian Standard AS1940: This standard, concerning the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids, further clarifies requirements for spill kits.