Slips, trips and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace accidents each year. Many factors contribute to these accidents, including poorly maintained floors, the use of inappropriate products for floor care, cords or cables stretched across walkways, failure to clean up spills, and ignoring methods and equipment to avoid spills in the first place.
Spills and leaks can and must be controlled. Drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) can be protected in storage using the appropriate containment device. Select from steel or poly spill control pallets, accumulation centers, collection centers, or possibly outdoor containment sheds. Sheds are an option when indoor storage is not required for workplace efficiency or convenience.
Choose the containment device size that best complements your primary storage. For example, spill control pallets are available in capacities to store one, two, three or four drums. Square or linear designs are available. Select the style that works in your storage area. IBC spill pallets are also available if needed. Drums and IBCs must be inspected regularly for their integrity. If a leak is found, transfer the contents immediately and place the damaged drum in an overpack/salvage drum.
Spills are likely to occur during the dispensing of liquids. Use approved self-closing faucets to minimize these spills. Swivel connection faucets will prevent leaks caused by over-tightening. Spill trays placed under the faucets will catch drips. When dispensing from vertically stored drums, use approved transfer pumps. This checklist can help you control spills during storage, transfer and use of liquids in the workplace:
Slips, trips and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace accidents each year. Many factors contribute to these accidents, including poorly maintained floors, the use of inappropriate products for floor care, cords or cables stretched across walkways, failure to clean up spills, and ignoring methods and equipment to avoid spills in the first place.
Spills and leaks can and must be controlled. Drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) can be protected in storage using the appropriate containment device. Select from steel or poly spill control pallets, accumulation centers, collection centers, or possibly outdoor containment sheds. Sheds are an option when indoor storage is not required for workplace efficiency or convenience.
Choose the containment device size that best complements your primary storage. For example, spill control pallets are available in capacities to store one, two, three or four drums. Square or linear designs are available. Select the style that works in your storage area. IBC spill pallets are also available if needed. Drums and IBCs must be inspected regularly for their integrity. If a leak is found, transfer the contents immediately and place the damaged drum in an overpack/salvage drum.
Spills are likely to occur during the dispensing of liquids. Use approved self-closing faucets to minimize these spills. Swivel connection faucets will prevent leaks caused by over-tightening. Spill trays placed under the faucets will catch drips. When dispensing from vertically stored drums, use approved transfer pumps. This checklist can help you control spills during storage, transfer and use of liquids in the workplace: