Imagine this: A chemical spill happens right in front of you. You rush to the nearest spill kit, rip it open… and freeze. The absorbents are the wrong type. There are no gloves. The kit hasn’t been restocked in months.

Suddenly, your “emergency solution” becomes just another part of the problem.

🚨 A Spill Kit Is Only as Good as Its Maintenance

At Spilldoc, we’ve seen it all. But the biggest mistake companies make isn’t about the spill kit’s quality—it’s forgetting to maintain it.

❌ Here’s What Happens When Spill Kits Are Neglected:

• Absorbents expire or lose effectiveness
  

• Items go missing over time
  

• Kits contain the wrong PPE or chemicals
  

• Instructions are faded or unclear
  

• The kit is stored in a hard-to-reach location
  

• Response teams don’t know how to use it
  
  

✅ How to Make Sure Your Spill Kit is Always Ready

1. 🔄 Schedule Monthly Inspections

Set calendar reminders for safety offiers to check:

• Contents: Are all items present?
  

• Expiry: Are absorbents or neutralizers still effective?
  

• Labels: Is everything easy to identify?
  
  

2. 🧪 Match the Kit to the Spill

Using an oil-only kit for an acid spill? That won’t work. Spilldoc offers a full range of targeted kits:

• Spilldoc Oil & Fuel Spill Kits – for hydrocarbons like petrol, diesel
  

• Spilldoc Chemical Spill Kits – for acids, alkalis, and other hazmat
  

• Spilldoc General Purpose Spill Kits – for water-based and non-aggressive liquids
  

• Spilldoc SOPEP Marine Spill Kits – for shipboard pollution control
  
  

👉 Explore Spilldoc Spill Kits

3. 🧤 Include PPE Every Time

Every kit should contain:

• Chemical-resistant gloves
  

• Goggles or face shield
  

• Disposable coveralls
  

• Instruction sheet or response checklist
  
  

🔄 Restock. Refill. Replace.

After every use—even for a small spill—your kit should be:

• Inspected by your safety officer
  

• Replenished with a Spilldoc refill pack
  

• Logged for compliance record
  

Did you know we also provide Spill Kit Refill Packs to make restocking easy and consistent?

💡 Real-World Tip from Spilldoc:

“Treat your spill kits like a fire extinguisher. You hope you never need it—but when you do, it needs to work instantly.”