Spill Kits

Spill kits are essential for ensuring safety and compliance in South African workplaces under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. Effective spill management is both a practical safety measure and a legal obligation for businesses to maintain a safe work environment and mitigate potential hazards.

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act of South Africa, specifically Section 8(2)(b), states:

"Providing such information, instructions, training, and supervision as may be necessary to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees."

Additionally, Section 9(1) requires:

"Every employer shall conduct his undertaking in such a manner as to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that persons other than those in his employment who may be directly affected by his activities are not thereby exposed to hazards to their health or safety."

These sections highlight the need for businesses to take reasonable precautions, including spill kits, to manage risks and protect employees and the environment from hazardous spills.