Dangers of choosing a spill kit that includes a drain cover

Using a spill kit that includes a drain cover could be putting the environment at risk. At New Pig UK we understand the

importance of having the correct drain cover for your specific application.

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The importance of spill kits

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When a spill happens it’s important to respond quickly to prevent slip and fall accidents or environmental damage. Spill kits help to ensure fast, effective spill response.

It’s important that the spill kits you select for your facility are:

• Compatible with your liquids• Able to absorb the volume of liquid that could spill• Packed in a suitable container for your location• Not packed with a drain cover inside

The proper drain cover in a spill kit

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To protect the environment from hazardous liquid spills, drain covers need to fit your drains and be suitable for your specific application.

Select the right drain cover for your spill kit by:

1. Determining the size and shape of drains2. Identifying your liquids to ensure compatibility3. Determining how & where your drain cover will

be used

Dangers of including a drain cover in a spill kit

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Choosing a spill kit that includes a drain cover presents many dangers and could prove a costly mistake.

1. Drain covers won’t be the right size or shape

• Suppliers of spill kits including drain covers don’t know the size or type of drains in your facility

• Drain covers that are too small or the wrong shape will mean the drain is visible even when covered

• Drains won’t be properly protected and there will be increased risk of environmental pollution

Dangers of including a drain cover in a spill kit

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2. Drain covers won’t be compatible with your liquids

• Spill kit suppliers don’t know the types of liquids you work with

• Incompatible drain covers will degrade upon contact with spilled liquids and drains won’t be protected

• Drains covered with incompatible drain covers gives the impression they are protected and other precautionary measures may not be taken to control spills

Dangers of including a drain cover in a spill kit

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3. Drain covers won’t offer the right level of resistance

• Drain covers may not be durable enough for your specific area

• Without the right level of resistance for your specific area, drain covers could fall apart during use, allowing liquids to escape in to the environment

Watch our video on the dangers of choosing a spill kit that includes a drain cover.

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