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High-Quality Mercury Spillage Cleaning
If you require a reliable cleaning company in Gillingham, give us a call today.
We are Gillingham’s leading experts for chemical spill cleaning solutions.
Mercury occurs naturally throughout the Earth in three forms: elemental, organic, and inorganic. The most common encounter of mercury exposure is the inhalation of the vapours produced by evaporated elemental mercury.
Another regular route of exposure is ingesting organic mercury through the consumption of fish and shellfish. Elemental poses a high risk when inhaled as it can be absorbed quickly into your bloodstream and cause long-term damage.
If you encounter a mercury spill or vapour exposure, it is imperative that you evacuate the area and contact cleaning services. At ICE Cleaning, our technicians can arrive on-site within a few hours to quickly contain the danger and make the environment safe to occupy again.
To discover the full range of services available for customers in Gillingham, either give us a call on 0208 066 0360 or send your details 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
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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 use only the latest, industry-leading tools and equipment to carry out our mercury spill cleaning services in Gillingham
Our expert technicians are highly qualified individuals, holding accreditations with CSCS, BICSc, IOSH, and SafeContractor. Their years of skill make their experience with mercury spills incredibly valuable.
Your safety is our top priority, and we aim to clean, contain, and decontaminate the area affected. Our friendly cleaners are happy to answer any questions about the process.
When our cleaners arrive on-site, they will always wear PPE for their safety. The air purity is tested before and after the cleaning. Our industry-leading technology combined with our solutions ensures that the environment where the spill occurred is safe to occupy and work in once again.
How does mercury impact the human body?
Through either ingestion or inhalation, mercury is absorbed into the bloodstream and can cross the blood-brain barrier easily. However, mercury mainly grows and attacks the kidneys. It could damage major organs the longer it festers, which may lead to long-term illnesses or death.
Elemental mercury effects
- Respiratory pain and dysfunction
- Tremors
- Sore gums
- Hallucinations
- Skin rashes and peeling
Organic mercury effects (Methylmercury)
- Abdominal pain
- Muscle twitching
- Vomiting
- Necrosis
- Circulatory collapse
Inorganic mercury effects
- Headaches
- Blindness
- Deafness
- Numbness
- Nervous system damage
What to do if you have touched elemental mercury
The UK Government website suggests that if you have touched mercury through your skin or clothes, you must remove the clothing. Wash the affected skin with lukewarm water and soap for 10 to 15 minutes, and call 111 for medical advice. If symptoms of mercury poisoning begin to show, then you must call 999.
To minimise the possibility of contact during a spill, you must evacuate the area right away and call cleaning services to come and contain the spill. Do not try to clean it up yourself as you may be at risk of inhalation or touching it.
If you believe you may have ingested or inhaled toxic vapours, you must seek medical attention immediately due to the severity of mercury in your bloodstream.
We cover all areas in the Unitary authority of Medway in Kent, including:
- Brompton
- Chatham
- Cuxton
- Halling
- Hempstead
- Rochester
- Rainham
- Strood
- Upnor
Maintaining safety at work
If you are an employer, you are legally obligated to carry out a risk assessment at least once a year. When storing or using mercury, you must have proper procedures in place to help avoid any high-level exposures. There are some work practices you can follow in the meantime to maintain a safe environment where mercury is at risk of spilling:
- Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or touching your face
- Wash at the end of a workday
- Ensure there is access to wash fountains or emergency showers
- Ensure work clothes are disposed of if contaminated
- Monitor the air purity regularly
- Label storage containers properly
- Enforce training, hazard information, and emergency response procedures
- Provide access to spill kits and PPE
Chemical spill risk assessments are just as important as general workplace safety, and your priority should be the lives of your workers. If you are unsure how to perform a chemical spill risk assessment, the Health and Safety Authority provides a handy guide for all employers.
Find out more about our cleaning services
You can either give us a call at 0208 066 0360 or email us at enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk to find out more about the full range of industrial cleaning services available for customers in Gillingham.
