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Mercury Spillage Cleaning
Paddock Wood
- Free, no-obligation quote
- Years of experience in the field
- Available 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- Corporate members of IOSH, BICSc and Safe Contractor
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Professional Mercury Spillage Cleaning
If you require a professional mercury spillage cleaning company in Paddock Wood, look no further.
We’re on hand for all businesses and customers in Paddock Wood and can be on-site in just a few hours.
Mercury has been a part of modern industrial processes for a long time, and although it has slowed significantly in recent years, it is still present in our lives. Even though it is a naturally occurring element, how we utilise it can expose many people to its toxic chemicals. Individuals who work in factories, recycling facilities, and chemical plants will be most at risk of severe mercury exposure when it spills.
When mercury does spill in the workplace, timing is crucial, and you must act quickly to protect yourself and your fellow workers. Here at ICE Cleaning, we will contain a mercury spill effectively and safely. Our expert technicians are available nationwide, 24/7, 365 days a year and can be on-site in just a few hours in an emergency.
To find out more about our full range of cleaning services, give us a call at 0208 066 0360 or email us at enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk and a member of our friendly support team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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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.
Our mercury spillage cleaning solutions are second to none.
Upon arrival, our cleaners will wear appropriate PPE for their safety and be equipped with industry-leading tools. Before they begin, they shall test the air purity levels to determine the level of toxicity. They can also identify the extent of the spill to make an effective plan of action.
Our strong chemical solutions ensure that any mercury exposure is contained and that your building will be a safe place to occupy again once we leave. After the job, we test the air purity again for your safety. If you have any questions about the process, you can speak to one of our friendly technicians on-site.
What workers are most vulnerable to mercury exposure?
Because mercury is still present in some electrical products, numerous workers could be exposed to it if there is a mercury spill. Individuals who are the most at risk include:
- Dentists and assistants that use amalgam fillings
- Medical services that use old measuring equipment
- Workers in recycling facilities for general or electrical waste
- Workers in chemical plants that process, store, or use mercury
- Workers in facilities where electrical and automotive parts are manufactured
If you are an employee in one of these workplaces, you must be aware of risk assessment procedures. Remain vigilant in your environment and report any hazards you may spot — and talk to your manager if you have any concerns about mercury exposure.
How to reduce mercury exposure risks in the workplace
The Health and Safety Executive labels mercury as one of the 500 substances with a workplace exposure limit (WEL), which is legally binding under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
As an employer, you must protect your staff in the workplace, which means limiting exposure to certain harmful substances. WELs must be monitored often, therefore the air purity requires regular testing and hazards that could lead to exposure are spotted early. To limit this risk, you can enforce some practices in your workplace:
- Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or using the bathroom
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke in areas where mercury is stored, processed, or handled
- Wash or shower if mercury touches your skin
- Always wash at the end of the workday
- Have spare clothing available on-site in the event clothing becomes contaminated
- Remove and dispose of contaminated clothing
- Introduce training courses on how to decontaminate clothing
- Provide hazard information and training to all employees
- Ensure eye wash fountains and emergency showers are available on-site
- Monitor WELs often by testing the air purity levels
- Label processing or storage containers appropriately with explicit warnings
- Ensure there is a mercury spill kit or special tools to contain mercury
- Provide appropriate PPE
We cover all areas in the Borough of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, including:
- Ashurst
- Collier's Green
- Groombridge
- Hartley
- Hawkenbury
- Horsmonden
- Langton Green
- Pembury
- Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Rusthall
- Sandhurst
- Sissinghurst
What should you do when mercury spills in the workplace?
When mercury spills in the workplace, you must act quickly to ensure the safety of yourself and everyone around you. If you are trained or equipped to contain a mercury spill, you must keep your exposure to mercury to an absolute minimum. In the event of a spill you must take the following steps:
- Raise the alarm and evacuate, close, and lock any doors that lead to other areas and place appropriate signage
- Eliminate all ignition sources
- Ventilate the area by opening doors and windows to the outside if possible
- Wear gloves and a mask if you must contain the spill with appropriate equipment — keep interaction to a minimum
- Leave the area immediately when possible
- Contact a mercury spill or chemical spill clean-up company
Get in touch with a member of our friendly support team today
Either call us at 0208 066 0360 or email us at enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk today to find out more about our cleaning solutions for customers in Paddock Wood.
