There are a variety of occupations that routinely or occasionally involve coming into contact with spills of chemicals or other hazardous materials. Some of these spills can cause damage to equipment, facilities, and the environment, while some can even pose health hazards.
Typically, when it comes to operations where spills are a frequent risk, companies take a proactive approach and utilize spill containment berms wherever possible. But using berms isn’t always an option, so many people choose to keep spill kits nearby while on the job.
How can you tell if you’re in a line of work where having a spill kit handy would be advantageous? Here’s a list of four types of workers who can see practical benefits from keeping a spill kit accessible.
Tow Truck Drivers
When driving a tow truck, you often respond to accident scenes involving motor vehicles. It’s also common to be called out to tow a vehicle that, for whatever reason, has quit running. Both of these scenarios frequently involve automotive fluid spills.
Of course, not all of these spills occur before you get there. Whether during towing, while you’re hitching up the vehicle to be towed, or loading or unloading a vehicle, new leaks can occur, and having a spill kit in your truck can help you respond immediately.
Emergency Response Personnel
Similarly, emergency responders often find themselves at the site of vehicle accidents involving the spills discussed above. But firefighters, police officers, and paramedics are also called to a wide variety of other emergencies.
From private homes to disaster areas and remote job sites where a water storage bladder is required, emergency response personnel truly have to be ready for anything. That, of course, includes chemical and hazardous material spills, which is why a splash-proof or mini spill kit can be invaluable.
Manufacturing Workers
From clothing to electronics, plastics, and even volumetric off-site construction, the world of manufacturing covers a wide range of processes, skill sets, and equipment. Manufacturing plants are prime locations for spills, and a quick, effective response is key.
Responsible plant managers ensure that spill response carts are properly stocked and easily accessible, enabling employees to take decisive action in the event of a spill. However, some go even further by distributing personal spill kits and PPE throughout the plant, which can save crucial seconds.
Automotive Mechanics
Just like tow truck drivers, mechanics spend their days helping customers with their automotive issues. Motor oil, power steering fluid, and brake fluid are just a few of the liquids that, following an unanticipated spill, should be contained and disposed of rapidly.
Are you a mechanic? Does it sound like keeping a spill kit in your shop’s utility closet would be helpful? Don’t settle for just any spill kit. The best spill kits come from the same place you’d go for a top-quality, fully compliant water bladder tank or reusable flood barrier.
Look for spill kits that include at least a 5-gallon nylon sack, absorbent socks and absorbent pads for oil, nitrile gloves, a large yellow hazmat bag, and a zip tie.
About AIRE Environmental
For over two decades, AIRE Environmental, formerly known as AIRE Industrial, has been an industry leader when it comes to spill containment and water storage solutions. In their Meridian, Idaho, manufacturing facility, AIRE Environmental designs and produces fully compliant solutions that are engineered to endure even the harshest conditions. All of their Spill Containment Berms, Spill Kits, and Erosion Control products are dependable, cost-effective, and arrive quickly thanks to the fastest shipping in the industry. In addition to their full line of factory and field containment supplies, AIRE Environmental can create customized products to meet your specific needs. From top-notch solutions to knowledgeable staff, AIRE Environmental is committed to providing the right product for the exact application. No matter your line of work, AIRE Environmental is always the best choice.
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