5 Reasons to Use a Spill Pallet When Transporting Hazardous Materials

Safe hazmat transportation and storage means that sometimes you need to go a little bit above and beyond to protect employees, vehicles, goods and general safety. Hazmat spills can be devastating in terms of both costs and environmental impact, so it’s important to take the best measures possible to avoid and control them. One of the most cost-effective and easy-to-use measures that can counteract the risk of spills? Spill containment pallets from Air Sea Containers. How do spill containment pallets work to contain hazmat spills? And why are they a worthy investment for anyone who stores and/or ships liquid hazardous materials? In this article, we’ll explain everything that these pallets do and why Air Sea has made them a centerpiece of our safety equipment selection.

What Is a Spill Pallet?

A spill pallet is a pallet with a steel or plastic spill tray built in to contain leaks, drips, or ruptures from chemical storage drums. The typical design includes a plastic or metal grate on which the drums sit, with a sump below the grate into which the contents will flow during a spill. Some models include a drain plug that allows the spill to be easily drained into a safe receptacle. The concept is simple, but incredibly effective, and it is widely used in hazmat shipping today. Here are five reasons why.

1. Cleanup from a hazmat spill can be extremely costly and time-consuming.

Let’s start with the obvious: A hazmat spill is something you want to avoid at all costs. Even if the spill occurs in your warehouse rather than a more challenging location such as in a vehicle or outdoors, it can take hours to clean up properly, jeopardize worker safety and incur significant costs. So, in the event that a shipping drum fails, you want to be as prepared as possible. The built-in sump in spill pallets collects any spills or leaks and makes cleanup relatively simple while protecting both workers and the environment. To save time, money and effort while reducing risk, spill control pallets should be a go-to solution.

2. Spill pallets improve worker safety and the ability to detect small leaks and drips.

For many hazardous materials, even a small leak or drip can pose a serious threat to health and safety—and they’re not always easy to notice and catch in time. Moving a pallet that’s leaking hazardous materials can cause serious injury to your workers and, unfortunately, most traditional pallets provide little protection against these hazards. Spill containment pallets form a key line of defense against undetected leaks and spills and allow your workers to handle hazmat pallets with confidence.

3. Air Sea’s spill pallet models are easy to move and store in a standard warehouse setup.

Striking a balance of safety and convenience is a challenge for all kinds of businesses—so when you can find that golden combination, make sure to use it! Our spill containment pallet models are designed so that they can be easily moved with common warehouse equipment such as a forklift or pallet jack. They also nest neatly inside each other so that they can be easily stored without taking up much space when they’re not in use.

Justrite® 2 Drum EcoPolyBlend Spill Control Pallet, With Drain

4. Spill pallets are a long-lasting investment.

Air Sea’s spill containment pallets are made from durable materials that will hold up to long-term use. Both our polyethylene and steel spill pallets feature a tough, rugged construction that makes them a great investment in the safety and financial security of your business.

5. Spill pallets are available from Air Sea in all shapes and sizes to meet your needs.

Finding the right kind of spill pallet for your needs can be a challenge, so Air Sea is proud to offer a wide variety that can meet almost any hazmat shipping need. Our full selection of spill pallets includes:

• Two, three and four-drum spill containment models, with or without drains.
• EcoPolyBlend polyethylene spill pallets perfect for corrosive materials and general use spill containment.
• Galvanized steel spill pallets for when you need temperature resistance and the ability to withstand solvents and other materials that can damage polyethylene.
• Our spill control pallets meet or exceed all relevant regulatory benchmarks, including EPA 40 CFR 264.175, NFPA Uniform Fire Code and more.

Justrite® 4 Drum EcoPolyBlend Spill Control Pallet (Squared), With Drain, Yellow

No matter what kind of hazmat goods you’re shipping, Air Sea Containers is here to be your total source for packaging and safety equipment. To find out more about our spill pallet options or our many excellent safety equipment options, call us at (866) 596-9448 or contact us online. Since 1991, we’ve been the premier supplier of hazmat shipping solutions—so go with the best.