- Clean up any oil or grease spill immediately using absorbent granules or spill pads.
- Place drip trays under plant and equipment with known or suspected fluid leaks.
- Report hydraulic oil leaks on plant to the supervisor for immediate repair.
- Wear SRC-rated slip-resistant footwear for the best grip on contaminated surfaces.
- Barricade and sign any area contaminated with oil until it is fully cleaned.
- Inspect walking surfaces, scaffolds, and ramps for oil contamination daily.
- Keep spill kits accessible near plant parking areas and refuelling points.
- Clean scaffold boards and stairways if oil contamination is found during inspection.
- Include oil and grease management in the site housekeeping standards.
- Dispose of used absorbent materials as contaminated waste, not general waste.
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- DON'T walk through oil spills — go around them or clean them up first.
- DON'T leave oil or grease spills for someone else to deal with.
- DON'T park leaking plant over walkways, scaffold bases, or access routes.
- DON'T use water alone to clean oil spills — it spreads the contamination.
- DON'T ignore drip marks or shiny patches on walking surfaces — investigate.
- DON'T store oils and lubricants where they can be knocked over onto walkways.
- DON'T climb ladders or scaffolds with oil on your boot soles.
- DON'T allow food grease from welfare areas to contaminate adjacent walkways.
- DON'T dispose of used absorbent granules in general waste skips.
- DON'T treat oil contamination as a minor issue — it causes serious injuries.
See also: Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness | Good Housekeeping Standards
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