Choosing the Right Spill Control & Environmental Safety Products for Your Facility

Spills happen—whether from routine maintenance, manufacturing processes, or unexpected accidents. The difference between a minor inconvenience and a costly environmental or safety incident often comes down to preparation. Choosing the right spill control and environmental safety products helps protect employees, facilities, and the environment while keeping your operation compliant with safety regulations.

At GoVets, we make it easy for facilities to source reliable, mission-ready spill control solutions while supporting veteran-owned businesses.

Uncontrolled spills can lead to:

• Workplace injuries and slip hazards

• Environmental contamination and cleanup fines

• Regulatory non-compliance (EPA, OSHA, DOT)

• Operational downtime and damaged equipment

Having the proper spill response products on hand ensures faster containment, safer cleanup, and peace of mind during audits or inspections.

Step 1: Identify the Types of Liquids You Handle

Not all spills are the same, and neither are the solutions.

Oil & Petroleum-Based Fluids

Facilities handling lubricants, fuels, or hydraulic oils should use oil-only absorbents, which repel water and selectively absorb hydrocarbons. These are ideal for maintenance shops, transportation hubs, and marine environments.

Explore oil-only absorbent pads, rolls, and spill kits available from GoVets to ensure rapid response without unnecessary waste.

Chemicals & Hazardous Materials

If your facility works with acids, solvents, or corrosive chemicals, chemical spill kits are essential. These products are designed to safely neutralize and absorb aggressive substances while protecting workers.

GoVets offers chemical spill kits and absorbents suitable for labs, manufacturing plants, and industrial storage areas.

General Purpose Liquids

For mixed-use environments where water-based fluids, coolants, or mild chemicals are common, universal absorbents provide a versatile solution.

Stock up on universal absorbent pads and socks from GoVets to cover everyday spill risks.

Step 2: Choose the Right Spill Control Format

Different spill scenarios require different tools: 

• Absorbent Pads & Rolls – Best for wiping, lining work areas, or ongoing leak control

• Absorbent Socks & Booms – Ideal for containing spills and preventing spread

• Spill Kits – All-in-one solutions designed for quick deployment in emergencies

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Facilities often benefit from keeping spill kits strategically placed near high-risk areas such as loading docks, storage rooms, and maintenance bays.

You can shop complete spill kits through GoVets to ensure your team is always prepared.

Step 3: Don’t Forget Environmental & Compliance Needs

Beyond immediate cleanup, environmental safety products help prevent spills from happening in the first place. Consider adding:

• Secondary containment systems for drums and tanks

• Leak prevention and drip trays

• Proper disposal bags and labeling supplies

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These products support compliance efforts while demonstrating a commitment to responsible environmental stewardship.

GoVets carries environmental safety and containment solutions designed for both small facilities and large-scale operations.

Why Buy Spill Control Products from GoVets?

When you purchase through GoVets, you’re not just buying safety supplies—you’re supporting a mission.

• ✔ Veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned suppliers

• ✔ High-quality, compliance-ready products

• ✔ Solutions trusted by government, industrial, and commercial buyers

• ✔ A simplified purchasing experience with purpose

Be Prepared. Stay Compliant. Protect What Matters.

Spill control isn’t optional—it’s essential. The right products reduce risk, protect employees, and help your facility operate safely and responsibly.

Explore spill control and environmental safety products from GoVets today and make preparedness part of your standard operating procedure.