Frequently Asked Questions

A spill kit is a collection of tools and materials used to contain and clean up spills. The contents of a spill kit depend on the nature of the substance that is likely to be spilled. The spill kit may contain absorbents, gloves, goggles, disposal bags, and other items necessary for responding to a spill. A well-stocked spill kit is essential for minimizing the risk of injury or environmental damage in the event of a spill.

It's important to choose the right spill kit for your needs, based on the types of liquids you work with and the potential hazards they pose. At Hyde Park Environmental, we can help you choose the right spill kit for your organisation and ensure that you have everything you need to manage spills safely and effectively.

Here are some of the most common types of spill kits:

Maintenance spill kits: These kits are designed to handle spills of non-aggressive liquids such as water, oils, and chemicals.

Oil spill kits: These kits are designed to handle spills of hydrocarbons, such as oils, fuels, and lubricants, but not water.

Chemical spill kits: These kits are designed to handle spills of aggressive chemicals, such as acids, bases, and solvents.

Hazmat spill kits: These kits are designed to handle spills of hazardous materials, including chemicals, biological agents, and radioactive substances.

Body fluid spill kits: These kits are designed to handle spills of bodily fluids, such as blood, urine, and vomit.

Marine spill kits: These kits are designed to handle spills that occur in water, such as oil spills.

Emergency spill kits: These kits are designed to handle large spills and are equipped with more extensive equipment, such as booms, absorbent pads, and disposal bags.

A spill kit is a collection of tools and materials used to contain and clean up spills. The contents of a spill kit depend on the nature of the substance that is likely to be spilled. The spill kit may contain absorbents, gloves, goggles, disposal bags, and other items necessary for responding to a spill. A well-stocked spill kit is essential for minimizing the risk of injury or environmental damage in the event of a spill.

Please use our Selector Guide co-ordinate liquid to the correct absorbent.

It's important to choose the right spill kit based on the specific requirements of the industry or facility, as well as the type and quantity of hazardous materials being handled. Check out our Spill Kit Contents Chart below.

Secondary containment can come in many different forms, it is typically used on-site as a second line of defence in the event of the primary container of a hazardous substance failing. It is intended to prevent, control or mitigate major hazards.

Remember the fundamentals of chemical storage: separate liquids from solids and flammables from non-flammables. Combustible solvents should be kept away from exits and doors. A room can’t have more than 50 litres of combustible substances in it at any given time. Make sure you only have access to the amount that you need daily and no more. Always keep flammable solvents away from oxidising, reducing and concentrated acids. Separate flammable solvents from all other compounds including chlorinated solvents, and oxidising substances. As far as possible, avoid unintentional mixing, as this might result in unexpected consequences!

It is a legal requirement in the UK to have adequate secondary containment and spill control in place. Currently the Control of Pollution (Storage) Regulations (2001) apply in England, and there is broadly similar legislation in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Typically, secondary containment must have a capacity of not less than 110% of the container’s storage capacity or, if there is more than one container within the system, of not less than 110% of the largest container’s storage capacity or 25% of their aggregate storage capacity, whichever is the greater.

Customisation of the storage units is absolutely an option, the optional extras usually include shelving, fire detection, lighting, heating, extraction systems, sprinkler systems and temperature control. Please speak with a member of our Sales Team for further information.

A spill kit is a collection of tools and materials used to contain and clean up spills. The contents of a spill kit depend on the nature of the substance that is likely to be spilled. The spill kit may contain absorbents, gloves, goggles, disposal bags, and other items necessary for responding to a spill. A well-stocked spill kit is essential for minimizing the risk of injury or environmental damage in the event of a spill.

A spill kit is a collection of tools and materials used to contain and clean up spills. The contents of a spill kit depend on the nature of the substance that is likely to be spilled. The spill kit may contain absorbents, gloves, goggles, disposal bags, and other items necessary for responding to a spill. A well-stocked spill kit is essential for minimizing the risk of injury or environmental damage in the event of a spill.

A Pollution Incident Response Plan (PIRP) is a site-specific document that outlines the practices that should be implemented to reduce the likelihood of spillages occurring and if an accident does happen, how to effectively clean up the substance to ensure minimal damage.

Depending on the risk level of a spillage, it will influence the complexity and information required in your PIRP however, it MUST include:

1. Emergency contact details
2. Product inventory
3. Site layout plan
4. Drainage system plan
5. Emergency procedure
6. Incident report procedure

Every facility should have an effective spill response program to ensure no damage is caused to the environment. Stocking the appropriate spill response equipment and providing staff with comprehensive training ensures spill-readiness. Having the correct equipment, together with highly trained employees will result in total preparedness for a spill. View our Emergency Spill Response Procedure for first responders below:

Spill kit training will depend on the size and scope of the operation and the potential danger of the hazardous substances on-site. It can be delivered at many different levels depending on the specific requirements of the business. At the most basic level, Spill Kit Training Courses are designed to ensure that an employee is trained to respond correctly to a spill incident using the appropriate equipment. 

A spill kit is a collection of tools and materials used to contain and clean up spills. The contents of a spill kit depend on the nature of the substance that is likely to be spilled. The spill kit may contain absorbents, gloves, goggles, disposal bags, and other items necessary for responding to a spill. A well-stocked spill kit is essential for minimizing the risk of injury or environmental damage in the event of a spill.

A spill kit is a collection of tools and materials used to contain and clean up spills. The contents of a spill kit depend on the nature of the substance that is likely to be spilled. The spill kit may contain absorbents, gloves, goggles, disposal bags, and other items necessary for responding to a spill. A well-stocked spill kit is essential for minimizing the risk of injury or environmental damage in the event of a spill.

Safety signs are easily recognisable graphic labels. They are designed to warn of hazards, indicate instructions, indicate required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), prohibit actions or objects, highlight the location of safety equipment or first aid areas, fire notices and marking exit routes.

COSHH stands for ‘Control of Substances Hazardous to Health’. It is a public-health regulation aimed at reducing the dangers caused by hazardous substances. The scope of "substances hazardous to health" as defined by the HSE is wide. It includes substances that are classified corrosive, poisonous, irritant, hazardous or toxic. These can take many forms and include:

1. chemicals
2. products containing chemicals
3. fumes
4. gases and asphyxiating gases
5. germs that cause disease

We offer a wide variety of spill containment solutions to ensure customers are equipped with top-of-the-line products to protect themselves, their business and the environment. We supply spill kits, absorbents, bunded storage units, spill containment and workplace safety equipment.

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