Spill Containment and Spill Cleanup Solutions
Your eyes are not just the windows to your soul, they are also an essential tool for everyday life—including at work. Whether that's time spent in a warehouse office or on a construction site, your eyes are constantly exposed to various hazards that … [Continue reading]
Do you store or handle oil and other types of hazardous liquids in your workplace? If so, federal regulations require you to have appropriate plans and secondary containment equipment in place for preventing and mitigating oil spills. A spill … [Continue reading]
Different types of spill kits are designed to address specific problems—selecting the wrong type can exacerbate the situation. At AbsorbentsOnline, we understand the importance of being prepared for any spill-related eventuality. Let us guide you in … [Continue reading]
What is a boom? Despite their peculiar name, booms are a highly valuable tool for containing oil spills. These versatile containment devices come in various forms that function as temporary liquid barriers. Some booms look like long, stuffed tubes … [Continue reading]
Spill containment is a necessary and important responsibility for many businesses. Because spills happen every day. Due to accidents, breakages, leaks, or even negligence and intentional acts. In the event of a spill, following best practices is … [Continue reading]
Safety showers are a must for any workplace that handles corrosive chemicals or other harmful substances. Because even with the best safety protocols in place accidents can—and will—happen. Meaning shower and eye/face wash equipment become a critical … [Continue reading]
Oil spills on land and sea happen for many reasons. For example, when pipelines break, containers leak, or refineries explode. They can cause significant damage to the environment and wildlife. Even minor oil spillages can have serious … [Continue reading]
A spill containment berm is used to confine leaks, drips, runoff, and spillages of oil or other hazardous liquids. In other words, a heavy duty containment unit that acts like a catch basin. For example, you can place a berm directly below the source … [Continue reading]
Oil spills can be a significant environmental disaster, and the cleanup process can be long and difficult. Especially when crude oil leaks into the ocean, lakes, rivers, or wetlands. Which is not to say that spills on land are less harmful. Any oil … [Continue reading]
Hopefully you’ve never had to use one yourself. But, you’ve likely seen or heard of emergency showers before. If not one of the other names this safety equipment goes by, such as safety shower or eyewash station. You’re probably also aware that … [Continue reading]