Spill Solutions: Examining Choices for Industrial and Commercial Absorbents
Lisa Owen and Tom Uskup
Fluid spills are an unavoidable reality anytime an operation uses, maintains or repairs industrial or commercial equipment. Precautions can help limit the number or extent of spills, but even the best precautions will not be able to eliminate spills entirely.
For workplace spills, as with any type of workplace incident, the best solution is to avoid it in the first place. But despite measures to eliminate spills, they do happen. There are several common causes and types of fluid leaks and spills in an industrial setting.
Hydraulic leaks – These are the frustrating, slow drip of hydraulic oils underneath equipment vehicles or machinery that require lubricant or coolant to operate. These leaks can occur while in operation or simply at rest, making it more difficult to troubleshoot or isolate.
