Environmental and Safety Concerns to consider when transporting HAZARDOUS materials It is of utmost importance that every proactive measure is taken to ensure that all potential risks to both humans and the environment is considered and minimized when transporting HAZARDOUS materials. Always keep in mind that should an emergency occur (EG: a Spillage) it […]
If your business uses, handles or manages Hazardous substances, which can be in the form of (but not limited to) the following Hazmat substances: Chemicals e.g.: Solvents, Paints, Fertilizers, Nitrates, Acids and Bases. Oil Based spillages e.g., Hydraulic Oils, Fuels, Petroleum, Diesels. Biological Spillages e.g.: Bodily Fluids, Blood, Urine, Vomit. Mercury -small Spillages Spill kits […]
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A Comprehensive Safety Guide for Professionals Working with Hazardous Chemicals. If you really think about it, life as we know it would be an alien concept without the brave men and women who love playing with hazardous chemicals. From chemists and chemical engineers to healthcare professionals and DIY buffs, the world wouldn’t be the […]
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In an age where Industry is incentivised and continuously encouraged to minimize the negative impacts on the environment, I am still asked, to my utter surprise “what is the point of having spill kits?” In short….in the event of a spillage occurring, if you do not have access to adequate spill kits, absorbents, or contained […]
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A Proactive Approach to Hazmat Spillages leads to financial gains in the workspace! The benefits of having a spill kit is immeasurable! In an age where Industry is incentivised and continuously encouraged to minimize the negative impacts on the environment, Spill kits are one of the easiest and mandatory items to have on hand with […]
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Mar
A hydro-carbon degreaser is a product used to remove grease stains from a variety of surfaces. The hydro-carbon degreaser on offer at AfriSupply is water-based, biodegradable and environmentally friendly. There are many uses for our degreaser. Read about the uses for hydro-carbon degreasers below:
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Spill kits are specially designed kits that hold a variety of products that can be used to clean up certain spills such as chemicals and oils. The choice of spill kit will determine the spills that you can clean. Here are the different spill kits on offer:
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Spills can be detrimental and you must prepare for a spill. Having the appropriate spill kit and the knowledge on how to use it effectively can help clean up a nasty spill quickly and cheaply. We will be discussing the oil spill kit and the oil anti-static spill kit. Each of these spill kits is […]
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Dec
Dec
Fire safety is very important because it dictates the level of safety within the workplace. Safety precautions must be in place to protect everyone in a hazardous situation. Here are 5 reasons every office should be equipped with basic fire equipment.
In the workplace health and safety is highly important. It’s important to ensure the health and safety of all employees and it’s important to follow all legal requirements. One of the most important requirements in health and safety in the workplace is the availability of the correct equipment in order to handle any sort of […]