In restaurants, industrial kitchens, and large-scale food processing areas, there are always significant risks of oil spills that compromise safety and hygiene. During operations, large quantities of spilled oil can be challenging to clean up, and improper handling of such oil can lead to serious consequences. Furthermore, if excess cooking oil is poured down the drain, it can solidify, cling to the pipes, and accumulate over time, forming blockages that disrupt public drainage systems. These can combine with other waste like paper scraps, hair, or cloth to form “fatbergs.” If not removed, these fatbergs can cause pollution, clog toilets, block drainage pipes, and lead to flooding on streets.
1. High-risk areas for oil spills in industrial kitchens and restaurants:
- Cooking and frying area: This area has the highest risk of oil spills and splatters because oil is continuously used for cooking, especially frying.
- Food preparation area: During food prep and ingredient processing, oil can spill onto the work surfaces.
- Sink area: Washing dishes, bowls, and cooking utensils with oil will cause oil spills in this area.
- Oil storage area: Oil containers can spill if not properly stored or if accidents occur during movement.
- Walkways: Oil can spill onto the floor during the transportation of food and cooking utensils.
2. Measures to minimize oil spill risks:
To control oil spill risks in restaurant kitchens, communal kitchens, and industrial areas, consider the following methods:
- Use anti-slip mats: Place anti-slip mats in areas prone to spills to ensure employee safety.
- Regular equipment maintenance: Check and maintain cooking equipment regularly to prevent oil leaks.
- Use safe oil containers: Use containers with tight-fitting lids to avoid oil spills.
- Staff training: Train staff on safe oil handling and spill response procedures.
Always have prepared plans and tools for spill response. Large-scale industrial kitchens and restaurants should have pre-planned response measures for spills so staff can promptly address incidents and minimize impacts.
A product that can handle oil spills in restaurants, industrial kitchens, and communal kitchens is the industrial oil absorbent pad. BIGNANOTECH’s high-tech oil absorbent pad is an excellent alternative to conventional rags and towels due to its superior advantages:
- Absorbs a variety of oils, including cooking oil, industrial oil, and waste oil.
- Quick absorption speed.
- Can absorb multiple times its weight without releasing the liquid after absorption.
- Can be wrung out and reused.
- Convenient and easy to use for cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors, walls, and oil-covered utensils.
For larger spills, BIGNANOTECH’s oil absorbent powder can be used to thoroughly clean oil stains on floor surfaces without needing secondary cleaning agents. The product is quick and convenient to use, can completely absorb spilled oil on the ground, and leaves the floor dry and clean.
For more information on methods and products for handling oil spills, please contact us:
BIG NANO TECHNOLOGY
Hotline: (+84) 879 808 080 – (+84) 868 939 595
Email: sales@bignanotech.com
