RPM Fuels & Tanks Launches New Range Of Oil & Fuel Spill Kits

RPM Fuels & Tanks has recently launched a new range of Spill Kits suitable for cleaning up and disposing of small to medium sized spills of oil and fuel oils.

The Spill Kits come in a range of sizes and are available from 20 litre clean up capacity up to 300 litres capacity. Available in 20ltr, 50ltr, 90ltr, 100ltr, 200ltr and 300 litre capacities the Spill Kits comprise of oil & fuel absorbent pads and socks or "booms" in various sizes and capacities plus a handy waste disposal bag for disposing of the pads and socks once they have been used. Depending on which capacity Spill Kit is chosen the whole Spill Kit comes in either a handy clip close bag, shoulder bag, plastic drum or on the larger spill kits, a wheeled bin. The smaller 20 litre and 50 litre Spill Kits are particularly handy as they are compact and easy to store and can be kept with your existing oil tank or can be easily stored in a vehicles cab in case of emergency.

To quote The Environment Agencies Pollution Prevention Guidelines PPG026, Dealing with spills:

Spill kits containing materials such as leak-sealing putty, over-drums, drain seals, oil or chemical absorbents and personal protective equipment (PPE) should be on site. These should be located both within or near the storage area and remote from it (in case during an event it is not possible to reach the equipment near the storage containers). All staff should be trained in the use of this equipment. Consider providing a ‘quarantine area’ where leaking containers can be placed safely. It is advisable to have a leak-sealing kit available at delivery and handling areas or other high-risk locations to seal leaking drums temporarily. It is also recommended that vehicles transporting drums and IBCs carry a spill kit. Do not flush away spilt material or use dispersants. Contain any spillage for proper off-site disposal, for example by a registered waste carrier and, in high-risk areas, consider the use of cut-off or isolation valves in the drainage system. A detailed site drainage plan should be kept available to assist in the event of a spillage or fire. A site incident response plan (PPG21; Reference 11) should be drawn up to deal with leaking containers and spillages, and all staff should be trained in its application, in the use of related equipment and in the relevant health and safety issues. Report any spillage to the Agencies on the Emergency Hotline, 0800 80 70 60.