Benefits of Silt Fences for The Environment

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Silt fences or what others call a filter fence at times are fences that are usually used to protect water quality and integrity in construction sites, personal homes and man-made bodies of water. 

These fences have the capability to stop most materials such as dirt and grime, making sure water stays clean and healthy. However, silt fences are underappreciated for one thing: their positive contribution to the environment.

Ready to see  how using silt fences can help you make eco-friendly choices? Let’s dive in! Read more

How to Handle Eye Emergencies Without an Eyewash Station

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In areas where the handling of hazardous chemicals and waste is a normal occurrence such as in the industrial field and construction field, the key to staying safe is to always be prepared.

How can you do this? By having spill kits at the ready, preventive measures and processes that everyone is trained in place and having ready eyewash stations for eye emergencies. 

However, while this is the ideal set-up for complete protection in the workplace, we understand that it is not always possible — which is why we’ve come up with ways to help you be prepared in handling eye emergencies without having an eyewash station. Read more

Track Mat 30m Roll | Ecospill | Spill Kit Training, Products & Services

When it comes to construction and landscaping projects, major structural work is the name of the game. It usually involves groundwork, infrastructural work and building stability and safety. 

Because of the heavy lifting involved in construction and landscaping, the risk for accidents are high — which is why you should take measures for the protection, stability and safety of the construction and landscape site and your employees. 

Let’s look into how track mats can help you in your construction and landscaping projects.  Read more

How to Properly Store Your Drain Seals When Not in Use

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In your efforts to properly manage various kinds of spills and protect your workplace, it is important that you take into account that liquids tend to slip through cracks, crevices and other spaces and eventually go down the drain.

While this is primarily the use of a drain — to properly flush down liquids, you have to take great care as to not let hazardous liquids enter your drainage system as they may harm the integrity of your pipes and plumbing as well as cause harm to your surroundings.

With this, it is important for you to use drain seals to be able to properly seal your drain and protect it from hazardous chemicals and waste.

But what do you do whenever your drain seal is not in use? Read more

10 Reasons Why You Need Sorbent Wipes

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Whether it be in your own home or at the workplace — spills of all kinds are inevitable. Everyone spills a little water or juice every now and then, and, in the industrial field, chemical spills also happen occasionally, no matter how careful we are in handling hazardous materials.

This is why although best practice for proper handling remains to be working cautiously with hazardous liquids such as chemicals, making sure that you have the proper supplies to handle the occasional spill is also vital — how do you do this? With sorbent wipes! Read more

Portable Spill Mats vs. Traditional Absorbents: Which Is Better?

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When it comes to workplace safety, companies should be prepared to handle all the most common risks associated with their line of work — their field. For companies in the industrial industry, this means all kinds of possible accidents involving hazardous chemicals, such as spills. 

Chemical spills because of its nature are considered hazardous as it might affect your employees in the workplace as well as the integrity of your infrastructure. Because of this, it has become common practice in the industrial industry to make sure they have sturdy absorbents in hand — able to handle the chemical makeup of these spills.


The two most effective absorbents? Portable spill mats and traditional absorbents, both do a great job in making sure that you can be quick to clean up any chemical spills. But, there are a few differences.

Let’s take a look into how Portable Spill Mats differ from Traditional Absorbents! Read more

How Grippy Land Socks Safeguard Drains

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Drainage systems whether in residential or commercial areas sooner or later will always end up clogged, broken and/or slow in draining. This is because no matter how careful we are in draining our household and industrial washing, small amounts of residue such as hair, oil or even worse — hazardous chemicals will still make its way to your pipes — the culprit? The holes you see in your drains.

While these holes fulfil the very role of a drain and allow water to pass through, because of its width, hazardous spills and chemicals are able to pass through as well, creating problems for you in the future.

This is why it has now become a common norm for specialty products to be sold made specifically to filter out the liquids we drain, preventing any hazardous chemicals. However, no one could have guessed that one of the best filters is  makeshift one — grippy land socks! Read more

The Key Components of Biohazard Safety Cabinets

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When it comes to workplace safety — most companies would agree that the best way to protect your organisation, employees and workplace in general is to make sure that you are appropriately prepared for the most common threats present in your field.

For example, if you are a company handling shipments, you make sure that you have processes in place for shipment overloads. In the construction, chemical and industrial industry — preparedness comes in the form of having the right tools to handle all risks.
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Cleaning Chemicals | Ecospill | Spill Kit Training, Products & Services

Just like in any home, the upkeep of your company’s office and spaces usually come down to a team effort — making sure that everyone does their best in keeping their surrounding areas clean.

However, even with the best practices, accidents and eventual dirt build up will still lead to a mess and would need general cleaning, which is why sustainable floor cleaning and maintenance should be one of your company’s priorities when thinking about office upkeep. Read more

Shower-Bathtub Combination | Ecospill | Spill Kit Training, Products & Services

Having a bathtub in your own bathroom is a simple luxury that most dream to have. It’s a way for you to be able to enjoy baths and give yourself rest and relaxation within the confines of your own home and without any added cost. 

However, for most people, it cannot be denied that when constructing a house, designing your bathroom to have one of the biggest floor spaces in the house is not the trop priority  — it just makes more sense to have a big bedroom than it does to have a big bathroom, yes? What if we tell you that there is a way for you to have that coveted bathtub for rest and relaxation even with a limited space? 

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