• 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.

• 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