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Specialist Mercury Spillage Cleaning
We are available around the clock for customers in Faversham and can be on-site in a matter of hours in an emergency.
We use only the latest, industry-leading tools and equipment to carry out our chemical spill cleaning services in the Borough of Swale.
Mercury exists in three forms: elemental, inorganic, and organic. We will experience some mercury exposure throughout our lifetimes, but it is often never enough to cause harm. Organic — or methylmercury — is one of the most common ways we encounter mercury when we consume fish or poultry. However, when elemental mercury spills become a real risk, you could be in danger of inhaling high levels of toxic vapours.
When mercury spills, you must act quickly and ensure the safety of vulnerable people such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly. Evacuation should take priority over trying to contain and clean a spill yourself. Here at ICE Cleaning, our professional technicians can take over and decontaminate the area thoroughly.
Get in touch today to find out more about our cleaning services. Either call us at 0208 066 0360 to speak with a member of our professional support team or send your enquiry to enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk.
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A quick overview of our process
Step 1 Contact
You can book a free, no-obligation survey appointment by either visiting our website or contacting us directly by phone or email.
A member of our team will call you to discuss your requests and deliver an estimated cost for the mercury cleaning services.
Our technicians will visit your site to review your situation. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Step 2 Quote
Taking COVID safe protocols into consideration, our technicians will assess the severity of the mercury spillage. They will then conduct a risk assessment to avoid unforeseen issues evolving during the cleaning process.
Our team will make tailored suggestions concerning the best service for your situation and address any concerns or queries.
We will provide a comprehensive, free quote for the cleaning service.
Step 3 Cleaning
Our qualified technicians will arrive promptly, fully uniformed with ICE Cleaning ID badges.
We’ll complete the mercury clean-up process in accordance with the survey, adhering to all health and safety rules. We aim to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
All substances will be transported and disposed of in line with the correct regulations. Our technicians are fully certified to handle and dispose of all types of waste.
Our team will review and document the completed work, making sure you’re pleased with the job. Included in the certificate will be a guarantee.
Step 4 After care
We go the extra mile to ensure all customers are well cared for.
Our dedicated customer service team strive to converse with every customer following their service to make sure all expectations have been met.
You’ll also be given the opportunity to write a genuine Google Review.
Emergency Hotline
0208 066 0360
Helpline open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
When calling please have
the following ready:
- Your Name
- Company Name (if applicable)
- Site Postcode
- The problem you're having
- Email Address
Get a Quote
Why choose us?
- Cater to a wide variety of cleaning situations
- Nationwide coverage, available 24/7
- Cater to commercial and domestic clients
- Free survey provided prior to quotation
- Emergency response team
- Offer a bespoke service designed to suit all your needs
- All technicians hold professional health and safety qualifications, including BICSc, IOSH, Dewpoint Professional & Safe Contractor
We’re fully accredited
We place best practise, professional expertise and health and safety at the core of our business. We’re fully compliant with all legal obligations. You can view a list of our accreditations below, or visit our Health & Safety page for more information.
We are paving the way for chemical spill cleaning services in Faversham.
Our expert cleaners will maintain friendly and professional communication throughout the cleaning process. Before and after the cleaning, the mercury in the air must be tested to ensure the safety of you and anyone who may occupy the area.
We use industry-leading technology and chemical solutions to completely contain, clean, and decontaminate an affected area. If you have any questions about the process, our technicians will be happy to walk you through the steps. The size and severity of the spill could affect the solutions we use and the amount of time it may take.
Reduce consequences during a spill
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) suggests that workplaces have an emergency response to a spill. If your workplace handles, stores, or uses mercury in any way, then you must take steps to help reduce the consequences when a spill occurs in the workplace.
Have an emergency plan
- Containing, controlling, and minimising dangerous effects on workers, the environment, and property I
- mplement measures to protect workers and the environment
- Actions that must be taken to control conditions and limit consequences
- Assign roles and train staff in duties they will need to perform
- Arrange how to inform local authorities and emergency services
- Arrange the provision of assistance with off-site actions
Know how to act in the moment
- Raise the alarm and call the appropriate emergency services and local authorities
- Contain a spill if it is safe or you are qualified
- Evacuate the premises
Evacuation protocols
- Have an assembly area established
- Collect ID badges
- Identify any missing persons with a register
- Inform emergency services of any missing persons
How does mercury affect us?
High levels of mercury exposure over a long period can inflict serious harm on our health. When you ingest or inhale mercury vapours, it becomes absorbed into the bloodstream to damage the most vital parts of your body.
The thyroid, lungs, kidneys, immune system, eyes, skin, and gums will become damaged before fatal intoxication occurs. Severe mercury poisoning could lead to irreversible illnesses such as Minamata disease or pink disease.
We cover all areas in the Borough of Swale in Kent, including:
- Badlesmere
- Bobbing
- Doddington
- Dunkirk
- Eastling
- Halfway Houses
- Hartlip
- Leysdown
- Milstead
- Milton Regis
- Ospringe
- Queensborough
- Sheerness
- Sittingbourne
- Stalisfield
- Teynham
- Throwley
- Tonge
- Warden
How to help phase out the use of mercury
The World Health Organisation champions the swift reduction of mercury in our lives. Many steps have been taken to achieve this goal, and there are a few ways you could help achieve this.
Switch to clean energy
Mercury is released into the environment when coal burns in factories, industrial boilers, household stoves and wood burners. Switch to alternative heating sources to help prevent this.
Reduce industrial processes
The mining of mercury has significantly reduced as mercury cannot be destroyed and is recycled infinitely. Non-toxic mining should be prioritised, and industrial processes that use mercury must have strict safety procedures.
Properly dispose of mercury products
If you have stopped purchasing mercury products but still find them in your household, then it is recommended that you dispose of them. You can do this by checking your local council's advice on hazardous waste disposal.
Find out more
Get in touch today on either 0208 066 0360 or enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk to discover the full range of chemical spill cleaning services available for customers in Faversham.
