Spill Kit

A typical spillage kit has all the equipment and materials you need to respond to an accident safely. Small kits contain the essentials while large spill kits generally have higher quantities of absorbent materials and extra items, such as specific PPE. 

• Bin or container: A yellow spill kit bin or container is easy to spot and used to dispose of contaminated materials that mopped up a spillage. The yellow bin or container also warns that it may contain hazardous waste materials.

• Absorbent materials: Sausage-shaped spill socks allow you to put a perimeter around the leak to contain it, while sponges, foams, and cloths help mop up the fluid.

• Personal Protective Equipment: Appropriate PPE, such as gloves and goggles, to protect the person cleaning up a spill.

• Disposal supplies: A comprehensive spill control kit includes disposal supplies, such as strong plastic bags, to contain used absorbent cloths for safe, leak-free disposal.

• Hazard sign: A fold-out yellow danger sign to place over or next to the spill before or after it’s cleaned up to avoid potential slips and falls.

Spill kit sizes

Small spill kits start at 120 litres, while large spill kits offer capacities of 500 and 1,000 litres. We supply all types of spill kits in a variety of sizes:

• 120 litre spill kits: suitable for single rooms and small businesses.

• 240 litre spill kits: ideal for small to medium leak risks.

• 360 litre spill kits: mid-sized areas, such as school/ and restaurant kitchens.

• 500 litre spill kits: best for medium and large risks in garages and stockrooms.

• 1000 litre spill kits: for large spillages in supermarkets and petrol stations.

Choose a size up from your estimated need, so you don’t run out of absorbent materials during an incident. It's often best to have a large and small spill kit on hand to deal with the size of the accident effectively and avoid using a 1,000-litre spill kit on a relatively small leak.

Types of spillage kits

Spillage kits come in different types, designed to tackle specific liquids and substances, with absorbent materials that clear up leaks more effectively. These are the three main types of spill kits we supply:

• General purpose emergency spill kits: suited to spillages of non-hazardous liquids.

• Chemical emergency spill kits: for cleaning up any type and volume of potentially dangerous chemicals.

• Oil and fuel emergency spill kits: suitable for clearing non-hazardous engine oil and fuel, including petrol and diesel.

If you're unsure which spill kit you need, please ask, and we’ll advise you on the best option. Let us know the types and estimated amount of liquids you handle daily.

Benefits of spill kits

Spill kits provide a health and safety precaution for businesses that handle potentially dangerous fluids like engine oil, petroleum, and liquid chemicals. Most businesses benefit from even just a small spill kit on site.

• Employee protection: Employee safety should be a top priority, and spill kits help protect your workforce, especially personnel tasked with cleaning up an accident.

• Prevent slips and trips: Wet floors are common causes of injuries to staff and customers. Soaking up spillages quickly helps minimise slipping risks and avoid a potential personal injury claim.

• Faster cleanup: Rapid response to a spillage or leak allows your business to continue uninterrupted or with minimal downtime.

• Save costs: Minimise lost revenues and costly downtime, reduce the direct costs of tackling the spillage, and avoid compliance penalties and compensation claims, potentially saving substantial sums overall.

• COSHH compliance: If you handle hazardous substances, you have additional obligations under COSHH 2002 Section 7. Our spill kits help you control spills and comply with COSHH regulations.

Buy a spill kit online

Stock up on spill kits of all types and sizes today. Find the product you need and place an order online. We accept single and bulk orders, alongside combinations of different types and sizes, to ensure comprehensive protection across your site.

We offer three main types of spill kits:

• General purpose emergency spill kits

• Chemical emergency spill kits

• Oil and fuel emergency spill kits

For more information or to discuss a bulk-buy wholesale spill kit order, please contact us today.