Fuel Spill Kits: Placement and Deployment
The nature and consistent use of a fuelling station is one of the reasons that these areas tend to contribute a high percentage of the total spillage of hydrocarbons in Australia. It only takes a second of carelessness for fuel to spill while filling a petrol, propane, or diesel tank.
This makes the placement of your fuel and oil spill kit vital, as well as proper training for staff and technicians.
Placement and deployment matters
Oil and fuel spill kits need to be within arm’s reach, and clearly marked, to be effective in a spill emergency. We have always said that being able to deploy your spill kit quickly is absolutely vital. Many fuelling stations come with drainage sumps, and allowing for a few moments while you scramble to find it can result in it draining away in to storm drain. The problem must be taken care of quickly.
Do your staff know how to properly use a Spill Kit in a Spill Emergency?
Your staff must be well-trained in the usage of your spill kit, grasping the logic behind the kit, and the clean-up of the absorbent. It must be done with alacrity, something that can require some training. At Ecospill, we like to stress the importance of prior training and experience, which is why it is one of the reasons that we offer our valuable spill kit training courses.
Spill Response Training and Compliance Courses
Fuel spill kits can take care of a high percentage of fuels and oils from being released in to our landscape, when used properly, and quickly. They deserve a place near any and all of your pumps.