Interactive spill response tool

Spill Kit Size Calculator

Answer a few practical questions and get a sensible starting recommendation for kit size, absorbent type and spill response accessories.

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Choose a starting spill kit recommendation

This V1.0.8 calculator uses a simple rule-based method: identify the liquid, estimate the largest likely single-container loss, then add risk weighting for outdoor areas, drains, watercourses and workplace type.

Oil/fuel, chemical, general purpose or unknown

Capacity rounded up to a practical kit size

Adds drain, boom, sock, PPE and disposal prompts

1. Liquid and likely spill volume

What liquid type is involved? When unsure, check the SDS before choosing absorbents.

Largest likely container size, in litres Use the largest container, drum, tank or normal transfer volume in that area.

How often is this liquid handled or transferred?

2. Location and environmental risk

Is the risk area indoor or outdoor?

What type of area is this?

Could a spill reach drains or gullies?

Could a spill reach a watercourse or surface water route?

3. Equipment to include or consider

Select anything you already know you need:

Pads for fast clean-up Socks for perimeter control Booms for larger/outdoor containment Drain covers or drain mats Drip trays or secondary containment Disposal bags and ties Sorbent station or site point Refill packs after use

Chemical spill and response support items

Safety goggles Nitrile gauntlets Hand wipes Safety apron Tyvek overall Barrier tape Acid neutraliser Alkali neutraliser Dustpan & brush (small) Spark proof shovel Half face mask

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How the V1 tool works

It starts with the largest likely container or transfer volume.
It adjusts for handling frequency and environmental risk.
It rounds up to a practical spill kit capacity.
It adds accessory prompts for drains, outdoor areas, laboratories and larger spill risks.

Important: Use this as a starting point. Final provision should be checked against the site risk assessment, SDS and drainage layout.

SERPRO Spill Kit Size Calculator v1.0.8