If your business processes potentially harmful chemicals, oils, or other industrial fluids, you’ll already be aware that spillages or leaks are a significant problem that can’t be ignored. Spilt chemicals or oil can be damaging to the environment, are costly to clean up, and pose a potential risk to the safety and wellbeing of your personnel. Fortunately, drum spill pallets provide a straightforward and cost-effective solution to the problem of chemical and oil spillage.
Spill pallets, which are manufactured from steel or plastic, are designed to support the weight of chemical or oil drums in indoor or outdoor locations. The drums sit safely on a robust grate, while a sump underneath will collect any leaking or spilt fluid, preventing it from soaking into the ground. The spillage can be quickly and safely cleaned up at a convenient time using absorbent granules or an absorbent mat.
The Benefits Of Drum Spill Pallets
A drum spill pallet is a simple yet effective concept that is used extensively in industry, offering significant benefits for businesses who seek to deliver an environmentally responsible, safe, and cost-effective service:
Clean Ups Are Quicker And Cheaper
A hazmat spill is a potentially nightmare scenario for businesses, as it can be extremely time-consuming and expensive to clear up, requiring specialist materials and equipment to complete thoroughly. A clean up diverts staff from their usual tasks, affecting productivity, and may pose a risk to their health and safety. A drum spill pallet will prevent extensive contamination and enable the clean up to be carried out quickly and safely.
Small Leaks Are Spotted Quickly
A small leak is not always easy to spot if the drum is stored on the ground, particularly outdoors where the fluid may seep into the earth. By storing your drums on a spill pallet, operatives will spot small leaks at an earlier stage so that you can take prompt remedial action.
Spill Pallets Are Easy To Move
If a leak has occurred indoors, such as in a warehouse, you may wish to conduct the clean-up outdoors in the open air. Drum spill pallets can be easily moved by forklift, so that staff can work safely in ventilated conditions.
The Environment Is Protected Against Contamination
If industrial drums develop a leak or a spillage occurs outside, harmful oils and chemicals may reach underground water courses before reaching open water where wildlife is harmed, often irreparably. If an environmental leak is traced back to your business, severe financial penalties may be levied. By storing your drums on spill pallets, you can be confident that any leakages will be safely collected with no risk to the environment, helping cement your business’s reputation as an environmentally responsible company.
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At Steps & Stillages, we stock an extensive range of drum spill pallets, constructed from robust and durable polyethylene or steel, for a variety of industrial applications. Get in touch to find out more.
