Posted in Chemical Spills
Think you're a spill response expert? Test Your Knowledge Now!
Posted by Rick
on 29 January 2016
Think you're a spill response expert?
Test your knowledge and take this quiz now.
The best way to prevent a spill is:
a. Keep all doorways & openings shut
b. Store liquids under benches
c. Leave lids off containers
d. Store and handle liquids correctly as p...
b. Store liquids under benches
c. Leave lids off containers
d. Store and handle liquids correctly as p...
Posted in:Product InformationChemical SpillsOil SpillsArgyle NewsMarine Spill ControlAbsorbentsSpill Kit TrainingSpill Kits | 0 Comments |
5 Things to Consider When Purchasing Spill Kits
Posted by John
on 27 November 2015
1. What type of spill kit will you need?
You may need different spill kits for different liquids: oil & fuel spill kits are only suitable for hydrocarbon based liquids (they will repel water and water based liquids), general purpose spill kits can be used ...
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3 Misconceptions about Granular Absorbents
Posted by Rick
on 18 September 2015
When selling granular absorbents, we often come across come interesting misconceptions, a few which have been addressed below:
"We use heaps of it so I buy the cheapest product"
The simple fact is that the cheapest product is not always the cheapest in the long run. ...
"We use heaps of it so I buy the cheapest product"
The simple fact is that the cheapest product is not always the cheapest in the long run. ...
Posted in:Product InformationChemical SpillsIndustry NewsOil SpillsAbsorbents | 0 Comments |
Safe and Compliant Gas Storage
Posted by John
on 6 March 2015
If your gas cylinders and aerosol cans aren't stored according to the requirements of the relevant Australian Standards, you place yourself and your staff (or co-workers) at risk of injury, and your company at risk of fines or even a void insurance policy!
To make compliance simpler we...
Posted in:Dangerous Goods StorageToxic SpillsChemical Spills | 0 Comments |
Port Kembla Copper issued with a penalty notice for $15,000
Posted by Rick
on 13 February 2015
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a penalty notice of $15,000 to Port Kembla Copper (PKC) after the company reported seven instances in November and December 2014 where selenium concentrations discharged from its wastewater treatment plant exceeded its licence limits.
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Posted in:Storing Chemicals and OilsDrain ProtectionToxic SpillsChemical SpillsIndustry NewsArgyle News | 0 Comments |