Spill kit

Having a spill kit and employees that know how to properly use it can save your business time and money, while preventing pollution from reaching our streams and rivers.  Keep spill kits at outside areas where there is a potential for fluid spills and ensure the kits are appropriated fo rhte materials and size of the potential spill.  

Spill kits should be stored in an impervious container and have: 

1. Safety gloves and personal protection equipment

2. Absorbant pads  and oil containment booms

3. Disposal bags, polyethylene or equivalent

4. Containers or salvage drums, such as high density polyethylene, polypropylene or polyethylene sheet-lined steel

5. Shovels or other soil removal equipment

6. Emergency response guidebook

How to use your spill kit

1. Evaluate the situation,
including safety issues. Notify
owner, spill coordinator and
other necessary people. Put on
protective equipment. Follow
your spill plan.

2. Stop the source of the spill,
if it can be done safely. If unable
to stop the spill, call for assistance.
If people are at risk call 911.

3. Protect the drain, by installing
the drain cover and placing
protective socks / booms in
between the drain and the spill.

4. Clean up the spill with
appropriate materials,
including mats, pads, absorbent
clay, etc. Use a broom and pan
to clean up materials.
Never use a hose.

5. Dispose of all used
materials properly, including
securely tying the bag. If the
materials are hazardous, follow
local regulations for proper disposal.

6. Restock the spill kit and
return to the spill kit station.
Document the clean up effort
and notify the owner and/or spill
coordinator that work is complete.