Bunded Spill Pallets - Safeguarding Australia's workplaces
When using, storing or transporting liquids in the Australian workplace, worker safety is paramount. From manufacturing plants to warehouses and beyond, industries have a responsibility to protect workers, the environment, and the public. Bunded spill pallets stand as a critical tool in ensuring safety in workplaces where hazardous liquids are handled. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of bunded spill pallets in Australia, their benefits, and how they contribute to a safer working environment.
Understanding Bunded Spill Pallets
Bunded spill pallets, also known as spill containment pallets, drum bunds, bunded pallets or simply spill pallets are specially designed to prevent and contain spills of hazardous liquids. They feature an in-built containment sump that sits below a platform to store liquids drums or IBCs effectively creating a protective barrier against leaks, drips, and spills. These pallets are typically constructed from durable materials like polyethylene or steel and come in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different storage needs.
Benefits of Bunded Spill Pallets in Australia
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Environmental Protection: Australia's diverse ecosystems are precious, and protecting them is paramount. Bunded spill pallets help safeguard the environment by preventing hazardous liquids from contaminating soil, waterways, and the air. This proactive approach to spill containment aligns with Australia's commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation efforts.
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Worker Safety: Ensuring the health and safety of workers is a priority in Australian workplaces. Bunded spill pallets play a crucial role in protecting workers from exposure to hazardous liquids, reducing the risk of slips, trips, falls, and chemical-related injuries. By containing spills at the source, these pallets contribute to creating a safer working environment for all employees.
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Cost Savings: While investing in bunded spill pallets may incur initial costs, the long-term benefits outweigh the expenses. By preventing costly clean-up efforts, fines, and potential legal liabilities associated with spills, these pallets contribute to cost savings and protect businesses from financial losses.
Applications of Bunded Spill Pallets in Australia
Bunded spill pallets find applications across various industries in Australia, including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, chemical processing, logistics, and transportation. They are commonly used for storing and handling drums, IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers), tanks, and other containers containing hazardous liquids such as chemicals, oils, fuels, and acids.
Titan Safety's range of spill pallets
Titan Safety stock a wide variety of bunded spill pallets Australia wide. These include solutions to store 2-4 205L drums up to storage of one or two IBCs. Titan Safety also supply low profile spill pallets - perfecting for joining together to create bunded work platforms.
Benefits of Titan Safety's range of spill pallets:
Built tough: excellent impact, puncture and cracking resistance to match the rigours of every day warehouse use.
Sustainable: made from 100% recycled polyethylene so they’re environmentally
sustainable.
Tested: Independently tested in NATA-accredited facilities for dynamic compression and heat resistance.
Australian Made: Tried and tested to stand up to the Australian environment these spill pallets are made right here in Australia.
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