Sometimes it’s hard to avoid a spill. Often it can be because of greasy or leaky machinery. This may start as a small issue but can quickly turn into a dangerous problem. A lot of substances used in the workplace are unsafe and could become potential safety hazards in your workshop. This is why portable spill mats are so useful. They are easy to use, easy to store and portable.
Correctly storing hazardous materials is vital. It will protect your workplace, staff and the environment. There are many things to consider when choosing a safety cabinet. Most importantly your cabinet must meet local laws and regulations. Your cabinet must also be secure, fire-tested, leak-tested and allow for adequate ventilation.
Here at Ecospill, we provide safety cabinets that also exceed Australian standards. In this article, we discuss how to choose the right safety cabinet for your workshop. Let’s explore some things to consider before making a purchase.
Effective sediment control needs forethought and planning. There are many laws and regulations in place to protect the environment in Australia. Often, non-compliance is an offence that can lead to hefty penalties.
Chemical eye burns don’t stop burning. These burns are unlike impact or abrasion, where the damage takes place in an instant. Chemical burns keep on doing harm until the hazardous substance is removed from the eye.
Eyewash stations are an essential part of a first response solution to chemical exposure. If an individual’s face, eyes or surrounding areas come in contact with a dangerous substance whilst at the workplace, eyewash units can help flush away the irritants.
Spill kits exist to provide the right spill response equipment making clean-ups far more effective and less stressful. Spill kits are a cost and resource-effective tool for helping keep your staff, premises, and the environment safe. They also help ensure your workplace is compliant, reducing your risk of hefty penalties.
Hand cleaning has got a lot of press recently due to COVID-19. However, having clean hands is important in every workplace, pandemic or not!
Industrial workers face challenging environments and a lot of daily exposure to dirt and contamination. These types of conditions lead to the need for frequent hand washing.
A large percentage of all eye injuries in Australia happens in the workplace. Jobs that are high risk for eye injuries have been identified by Better Health Victoria as those that involve chemicals, compressed air, and equipment that grinds, chips, sprays or cuts, for example.
All businesses, big and small alike, will have an impact on the environment to some degree. Businesses need to follow regulations that are in place to minimise this impact.
Your business should have an environmental management plan (EMP) in place. This is regardless of whether it operates out of a small workshop or a large scale commercial warehouse.
