A tidy work environment makes for a happy work environment. And a safe one too. Workshop environments can be hazardous enough with the range of tools and equipment used—it would be foolhardy for example, to not wear protective footwear or gloves when working on heavy machinery. But machines and tools aren’t the only hazards presented by workshop environments. A messy floor can be as big a risk, with oil, grease, and even water presenting a simple but potentially lethal threat. Not to mention, oil and grease make of a fire risk if left untidied. For this reason, it is vital that workshop employees have access to appropriate spill containment equipment just as they must have access to wearable PPE. Absorbent mats such as those in the New Pig range are something that no workshop should be without.
New Pig is the number 1 brand when it comes to absorbent mats and booms. Gaslines Ltd. is proud to be an official Irish distributor for the range. They can be used quite effectively to not only capture spills as they happen but also to absorb gradual leaks and drips that develop over time before they can present a threat to employee safety. New Pig mats come in a variety of specs, and while this far from finite, we’ll take a look at some of their most popular ranges now:
New Pig Universal Mats
New Pig Universal Mats, such as the MAT230 and MAT240, come in both rolls and dispenser boxes, and are highly versatile spill containment mats suitable for use on a range of substances including oil, water, solvents, grease, and anti-freeze, to name but a few. There is even a grippy adhesive mat version available.
New Pig Chemical Mats
Some substances, such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and sodium hydroxide need special mats that are designed to absorb high-concentration chemicals without reacting or degrading.
New Pig Oil-Only Mats
New Pig also produces a range of absorbent mats that are specifically designed for oil only, repelling water. Examples of oils that they are useful for cleaning up include petrol, vehicle fluids, grease, oil-based solvents, and transformer oil.
New Pig Water Mats
New Pig’s Water mats are designed to absorb water leakages on contact, without allowing it to sit on top and form a trip hazard. They can even be wrung out after use and used for a second time.
No WorkShop Should Be Without Absorbent Mats
Put simply, no workshop environment should be without a supply of absorbent mats. Dealt with quickly, oil and chemical leakages can be contained and removed without causing any harm. Fail to deal with them and you have a potential disaster on your hands. Treat them as essential as the PPE clothing you wear. If you’re not sure as to which New Pig mat is best for your business or worksite, give our team a call on 0402 32216 (Arklow) or 021 484 1370 (Cork) and they’ll be happy to advise. We can deliver New Pig absorbent mats anywhere in Ireland.
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