FAQ

Great question!  For any spill incident, there are SEVEN STEPS to clean it up quickly and safely.

1. PPE.
   Safety First!  Identify the spilled liquid, check the SDS if needed and wear the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.
2. ASSESS.
   Quickly assess the spill – can you handle the situation yourself, or do you require extra help?  Get assistance if you need it.
3. CONTAIN.
   Stop the source of the spill if it’s safe to do so.  Quickly contain the spill, surrounding it with Land Booms, overlapping them at the ends.  Secure in place.  Now you have it contained, you’ve got time to clean it up thoroughly.
4. ABSORB.
   Cover the spilled liquid into a solid by absorption.  If on land, cover with Absorbent Particulate and Absorbent Mats.  Be sure to use the correct Absorbent type for the type of liquid spilled.  If on water, use Absorbent Mats only.  Repeat until it’s fully absorbed and no free liquid remains.
5. DISPOSE.
   Place the used absorbent into the disposal bags and seal with a cable tie.  Mark ‘contaminated waste’ if your processes require.  Dispose of spent absorbent in accordance with Local Government Regulations.
6. REPORT.
   Report the spill on an Incident Report Form and hand it to your supervisor.  Be sure to record the “Who, When, Why, What, Where” of the event.
7. RE-STOCK.
   Inspect and restock your Spill Kits as soon as possible to their maximum capacity, so you are prepared for future incidents.  It could happen tomorrow, you never know.

Always follow these helpful tips:

• NEVER put lives at risk.
• Don’t panic.  Once the spill is contained (and not spreading), you have time to clean it up well.
• Take notes.  Who, when, why, what, where.  It will help with your report later.
• Re-stock ASAP.  You might need it again soon, so it’s best to be prepared.

Great question!  For any spill incident, there are SEVEN STEPS to clean it up quickly and safely.

1. PPE.
   Safety First!  Identify the spilled liquid, check the SDS if needed and wear the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.
2. ASSESS.
   Quickly assess the spill – can you handle the situation yourself, or do you require extra help?  Get assistance if you need it.
3. CONTAIN.
   Stop the source of the spill if it’s safe to do so.  Quickly contain the spill, surrounding it with Land Booms, overlapping them at the ends.  Secure in place.  Now you have it contained, you’ve got time to clean it up thoroughly.
4. ABSORB.
   Cover the spilled liquid into a solid by absorption.  If on land, cover with Absorbent Particulate and Absorbent Mats.  Be sure to use the correct Absorbent type for the type of liquid spilled.  If on water, use Absorbent Mats only.  Repeat until it’s fully absorbed and no free liquid remains.
5. DISPOSE.
   Place the used absorbent into the disposal bags and seal with a cable tie.  Mark ‘contaminated waste’ if your processes require.  Dispose of spent absorbent in accordance with Local Government Regulations.
6. REPORT.
   Report the spill on an Incident Report Form and hand it to your supervisor.  Be sure to record the “Who, When, Why, What, Where” of the event.
7. RE-STOCK.
   Inspect and restock your Spill Kits as soon as possible to their maximum capacity, so you are prepared for future incidents.  It could happen tomorrow, you never know.

Always follow these helpful tips:

• NEVER put lives at risk.
• Don’t panic.  Once the spill is contained (and not spreading), you have time to clean it up well.
• Take notes.  Who, when, why, what, where.  It will help with your report later.
• Re-stock ASAP.  You might need it again soon, so it’s best to be prepared.

We recommend that disposal be carried out in accordance with local regulations.  All spent (used) absorbent should be sealed in an anti-static waste disposal bag, ready for disposal to an approved disposal receptacle. Because EcoSweep is biodegradable and passes the USEPA 9095a Leachate test, many regulatory authorities permit it to be disposed of in a landfill, provided the quantities are within the permissible limits.  For more information, please see further reading as follows:

EPA Guidelines for Disposal of Used Hydrocarbon Absorbents – EPA378/13: Disposal requirements
“When the liquid spilled and absorbed is light-to-medium grade hydrocarbons, small quantities of used absorbent material—less than 0.1 m3 or 100 kg—may be disposed of as solid waste at a waste depot. This depot must be licensed to receive putrescible waste and/or commercial and industrial waste; disposal of the absorbent material is subject to the requirements that it:

• can be demonstrated to safely immobilise the absorbed liquid
• has been used correctly in accordance with the supplier’s instructions so as not to allow free liquid to leak into waste
  receptacles.

To this end the product must pass the US EPA Paint Filter Test 9095A and the following leachability test methods:

• US EPA TCLP (toxicity characteristic leaching procedure) Test Method 1311 of AS 4439.3; and
• Multiple Extraction Test (MEP).

Environment Protection Authority
Disposal of used hydrocarbon absorbent materials
The choice of leachabilitiy test method will vary depending on the source of the contamination. The supplier of the absorbent material should provide this information. The US EPA Paint Filter Test 9095A is that described in the EPA Guideline, Liquid Waste Classification Test (September 2003).
Under such circumstances, the used absorbent material may be mixed with domestic or commercial and industrial waste for collection, transportation and disposal at a licensed waste depot
However, if:

• • the quantity of used absorbent material exceeds 0.1 m3 or 100 kg, or
  • the liquid absorbed is other than light-to-medium grade hydrocarbons, or
  • the liquid includes ‘Listed Waste’ as set out in Schedule 1 Part B of the Act,

the used absorbent material should be directed to a licensed waste depot for appropriate treatment and/or disposal. Advice should be sought from the EPA (telephone 08 8204 2004), or a waste management firm.”

Our Drum Pallets feature forklift pockets for easy maneovring. However, for personal safety, we recommend you only move it with a forklift when it is empty.

Our goal is to have all in stock items dispatched on the same day, or next business day following your order.  If your order is urgent – contact us on 1300 736 116 to request urgent shipping of your goods.  Urgent shipping may require an additional cost.

Of course, once your goods leave our warehouse, expediency depends on the shipping carrier.  As always, our friendly team will assist you wherever possible.

Yes, please call 1300 736 116 to book your onsite service now. Alternatively, you can also email service@ecospill.com.au, state how many spill kits or showers you have, and your preferred time, and we’ll schedule it for you.

Typically, we recommend that spill kits be serviced quarterly (once every three months). However, high-use sites may need their kits serviced monthly. We are happy to service spill kits according to your agreed schedule, which can be monthly, every 6 weeks, or once a quarter.

Great question!  For any spill incident, there are SEVEN STEPS to clean it up quickly and safely.

1. PPE.
   Safety First!  Identify the spilled liquid, check the SDS if needed and wear the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.
2. ASSESS.
   Quickly assess the spill – can you handle the situation yourself, or do you require extra help?  Get assistance if you need it.
3. CONTAIN.
   Stop the source of the spill if it’s safe to do so.  Quickly contain the spill, surrounding it with Land Booms, overlapping them at the ends.  Secure in place.  Now you have it contained, you’ve got time to clean it up thoroughly.
4. ABSORB.
   Cover the spilled liquid into a solid by absorption.  If on land, cover with Absorbent Particulate and Absorbent Mats.  Be sure to use the correct Absorbent type for the type of liquid spilled.  If on water, use Absorbent Mats only.  Repeat until it’s fully absorbed and no free liquid remains.
5. DISPOSE.
   Place the used absorbent into the disposal bags and seal with a cable tie.  Mark ‘contaminated waste’ if your processes require.  Dispose of spent absorbent in accordance with Local Government Regulations.
6. REPORT.
   Report the spill on an Incident Report Form and hand it to your supervisor.  Be sure to record the “Who, When, Why, What, Where” of the event.
7. RE-STOCK.
   Inspect and restock your Spill Kits as soon as possible to their maximum capacity, so you are prepared for future incidents.  It could happen tomorrow, you never know.

Always follow these helpful tips:

• NEVER put lives at risk.
• Don’t panic.  Once the spill is contained (and not spreading), you have time to clean it up well.
• Take notes.  Who, when, why, what, where.  It will help with your report later.
• Re-stock ASAP.  You might need it again soon, so it’s best to be prepared.

There are two Spill Response Training Courses that we offer:

1. SRTC-ISO

This course covers the corporate ISO requirements of emergency Spill Response, including legal compliance responsibilities, theoretical basis and practical application.  Participants will learn how best to minimise the impact of a spill, by understanding the methodology of spill control, containment and clean-up.

Course Objective:

1. To provide participants a thorough understanding of Environmental and OH&S Duty of Care regarding spills and spill clean-up.
2. To instruct participants which absorbents and types of products are suitable for each type of spills (and the relevant spill kit to use).
3. To teach participants the Universal 7 Step Spill Response Guide.

Expected Outcomes: Upon completion, participants will have knowledge of:

• Introduction to EPA Guidelines
• Environmental and OH&S Duty of Care
  • Types of Contaminants and Pollutants
  • Absorbent Selection
• Spill Response 7 Step Guide
• Practical Product Applications

Course Length is approximately 2 hrs, including time for questions. After completion a Certificate of Participation will be issued to your company, listing all participants names.
Suitable for all Workshop, Depot and Factory Personnel, Team leaders, Transport Drivers, Mechanics, Mobile Technicians, and/or anyone who uses, stores or transports dangerous goods and petroleum.  For further information click SRTC-ISO

2. SRTC-Toolbox

This course covers the fundamentals of the use of Spill Kits for emergency Spill Response, including the practical application of products.  Participants will learn how best to minimise the impact of a spill, by understanding the basics of spill control, containment and clean-up.

Course Objective:

1. To teach participants which absorbents and types of products are suitable for each type of spills (and the relevant spill kit to use).
2. To teach participants the Universal 7 Step Spill Response Guide.

Expected Outcomes: Upon completion participants will have knowledge of:

• Different types of contaminants
•  Absorbent Selection
• Spill Response 7 Step Guide
• Correct Product Application

Course Length is approximately 1 hour, including time for questions.  Suitable for all Workshop, Depot and Factory Personnel, Team leaders, Transport Drivers, Mechanics, Mobile Technicians, and/or anyone who uses, stores or transports dangerous goods and petroleum.  For more information, click SRTC-Toolbox.

In most cases, our product warranty is 12 months as standard.  However, as an Australian company we further comply with Australian Consumer Law.  For more information on product warranty, please see our T&C’s and also our Returns policy.