Spill response equipment should be consistent for best results

As a business setting Health, Safety and Environmental standards and expectations displays your commitment to protect people and the environment from harm. Having consistency in health and safety equipment around your site provide improves safety for everyone and ensures managing the process is as simple as possible.

Often, with spill control, a business will highlight a spill risk and ask the purchasing team to supply a spill kit. The quickest and easiest solution is to have a look online and purchase a kit. However, when the new kit arrives it contains different products with a different absorbency to the kits you are used to using. This makes handling a spill difficult as users may have been trained using different equipment, and you may not have enough equipment to safely manage the incident.

Managing spill control shouldn’t be an extra headache for a health and safety team. Having consistent spill kits and equipment across your site will benefit you for many reasons:

• Efficiency 

Having one supplier for spill kits will ensure no matter which area of the business you are in, the spill kit will provide the same resources for managing spills. Spill kits will become easily recognisable and deploying the kit when faced with an emergency will be more efficient.

• Training 

Having consistent spill kits on site allows you to train your spill response team on the effective use of the spill kit, saving time when faced with an emergency.

• Compliance

Taking the time to check you have the correct and consistent spill equipment on site will ensure all areas meet your safety and environmental requirements uniformly.

• Inventory Management 

Managing a single provider of spill kits and equipment across the site simplifies inventory control, making it easier to track and replenish supplies. Purchasing from a single source simplifies re-ordering and allows you to order in more cost effective quantities.

• Improved Safety

When spill kits are consistent, employees can rely on their presence and contents.

• Promotes your commitment to Health and Safety

Ensuring your spill kits are effective and well maintained reassures your employees, stakeholders and visitors that you care about protecting people and the environment from spills.

Being consistent can benefit your business in many ways

If your business has multiple sites, having a consistent approach to spill equipment supplies makes purchasing across the group much easier for your purchasing teams. Once you find a provider you can trust, they may be able to source additional equipment you require. As with any purchasing its recommended to get 2 or 3 quotes but once you have a reliable supplier you can trust this will make replenishments and purchasing easier for the business.

If employees move around depots or sites, consistency in spill equipment will also ensure they are prepared no matter which location they are. Saving time in training and making spill response much more efficient. 

You can document procedures in employee handbooks and training guides, to ensure everyone understands the process and is managing spills safely.

How do I implement a new spill response procedure over multiple sites?

Implementing spill control procedures in place for any size business can be a challenge, buts its essential to any business who handles liquids. A managed spill response service may be an option to explore, such as our Spill360 service. Managed services vary so its important to research options to suit your business. 

With our years of experience in spill response, we have developed Spill360 to take the hassle out of spill control for businesses. Spill360 includes a spill survey, to highlight potential spill risks around your site. We will provide you with a comprehensive report, free of charge containing suggestions to mitigate those risks. We can discuss the options a managed spill service can provide including regular audits and replenishments of kits, spill training and support, and any additional equipment you may require. 

You can find out more about Spill360 managed spill service here, or call our team to discuss the challenges your facing on 01606 352 679