What do you use to catch leaks?

• A. Absorbent socks
• B. Drip pans and catch basins
• C. Sandbags
• D. Towels

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to contain leaks at the source with equipment designed to hold the liquid. Drip pans and catch basins are built to collect liquid that drips or leaks from hoses, valves, or containers during transfer or maintenance. A drip pan sits under the source to catch small drips, while a catch basin is larger and provides a place to capture more substantial leaks, making cleanup easier and helping prevent spills from spreading to floors or soil. Absorbent socks or towels soak up spilled liquid after it starts to spread, but they don’t prevent the liquid from leaking or running away, and sandbags aren’t designed for catching petroleum leaks in most work environments. So, using drip pans and catch basins effectively contains leaks at the source and supports safer, cleaner operations.