Spill Containment and Spill Cleanup Solutions
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]
It’s likely your business recognizes the importance of having an effective spill response plan in place. Including keeping the appropriate spill containment and clean up solutions—like spill kits—on site. But, does your company's response plan … [Continue reading]
If your business deals with any kind of hazardous material, then you know the importance of having a spill kit on hand. And that’s because the proper supplies can help avoid damage and costs that a spill may bring with it. But have you put much … [Continue reading]
Oil absorbents are materials that are designed to quickly soak up oils and other hydrocarbon liquids. This makes them ideal for use in a variety of settings, from the workshop to the kitchen. There are many different forms of oil absorbent … [Continue reading]
Spill kits are an essential bit of equipment that are used to contain and clean up liquid spills. Like first aid supplies, these handy tool kits are useful to have pretty much anywhere. From the workplace to public areas where a slippery floor can … [Continue reading]
Oil spills are a serious problem because they can cause harm to humans, animals, plants, and—when they happen in coastal areas—marine life. Though booms are widely used to contain offshore oil spills, they are not always effective. There are some … [Continue reading]
How often should you check your safety shower? It’s probably more often than you think! A safety shower is an important feature of any building that uses hazardous chemicals, and it’s important to make sure that they stay up to … [Continue reading]