How to Choose an Industrial Spill Container

Storage containers are vital for protecting the environment and people working around industrial waste. Preventing industrial spills requires storing and handling hazardous materials safely. There are many industrial spill containers for all types of chemicals, so before you choose an industrial spill container you will need to understand the reactive patterns of the chemical you are trying to store. Also note that handling is just as important as storage.

Instructions

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  Know what it is you will store before you attempt to pick an industrial spill container. There is water-, oil- and acid-based industrial hazardous waste and all three require containers made of different materials for safe storage. Determine what you need to store and then assess what you already have available.

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  Select between spill kits, drums or barrels when you choose a container. If your waste material is water and oil-based you will be able to use industrial storage container made of plastic, rubber and aluminum. Corrosive liquids require steel drums.

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  Decide if you want to purchase a Personal Protective Equipment kit. Cost and availability will depend on your decision. Remember it is better to be safe than sorry.

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  Realize that liquids can easily overflow a container. Measure the liquid to be stored in your industrial spill containers and calculate the volume so that you can obtain the right size container to assure safety.

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  Research your product. Storage and the way to handle the containers requires knowledge. Some industrial spill containers have handles, others come with dollies, some are constructed with wheels and some require forklifts to move.

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  Survey your need. Know your chemical. Determine the size and experience of your support team. Research and purchase the industrial spill container that best suits your needs.