Spill response should never rely on chance. It should not depend on someone remembering to reorder absorbents. It should not mean discovering an empty spill station when you need it most.
That is why Ecospill Ltd developed Inventory Managed Services, IMS.
We’ve gone thought the Who, What and Why of IMS to help explain how it works and how it can benefit facilities as a life-cycle service.
Who Is IMS For?
Site and Facilities Managers: Ensure absorbent and wipe stations are always stocked, correctly positioned and ready, without managing stock internally. Making it easier for facilities to keep compliant and safe.
Health, Safety and Compliance Teams: Strengthen environmental compliance, reduce spill related incidents and demonstrate proactive risk management aligned with ISO 14001.
Operations and Maintenance Teams: Minimise downtime caused by leaks and incidental spills with immediate access to the correct absorbents.
If a business handles liquids on site including oils, fuels, chemicals, coolants or solvents, IMS provides a structured, compliant and pro-active spill management plan.
Group Head of Operations Steve Howden, overseeing an IMS customer delivery.
What Is Ecospill IMS?
Ecospill’s Inventory Managed Service transforms absorbents and wipes from simple consumables into a managed and auditable safety strategy.
Every installation is bespoke each site and can be delivered directly by Ecospill or one of our trusted distribution partners.
What’s Included
- Full site survey and spill risk assessment to start the process, so stations are positioned correctly with the correct product.
- Supply and installation of stations, absorbent and wipes. Stations come as either steel stations or correx stations, all depending on the requirements of the site.
- Clear management structure, either Ecospill managed or distributor managed
- Ongoing inventory monitoring and scheduled replenishment
- Usage and compliance reporting
- On site spill response training (find out more about what spill and flood training Ecospill offer)
- Dedicated ongoing IMS support
This structured approach supports:
- Sites working towards ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems accreditation.
- Oil Storage Regulations including bunding and spill preparedness
- Environmental Agency expectations
- Internal HSE audit requirements
As outlined in our Business Continuity framework , operational resilience relies on preparation and structured risk control. IMS directly supports that objective.
An ongoing IMS replenishment being carried out by a member of the Ecospill team.
Why Managed Absorbent and Wipe Stations Matter
Spill response is not simply about having absorbents and/or wipes on site.
It is about having: The right absorbents or wipe in the right place at the right time, properly maintained and monitored.
Managed stations help:
- Reduce downtime caused by spills
- Protect staff and visitors
- Minimise environmental impact
- Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance
- Demonstrate proactive environmental management
Under Ecospill’s Environmental Policy and Corporate and Social Responsibility commitments, preventing pollution is embedded into operational practice. At Ecospill, we protect and care for the environment, industry and its people. And our Inventory Managed Service is a practical implementation of that commitment.
All installs include a Level 1 Foundation Spill and Flood training course.
To find out more, contact your regional Business Development Manager:
Matt Embleton Phill Green Sam Tossell or fill in the form below.