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Mercury Spillage Cleaning
Sheerness
- Nationwide reach
- Rapid turnaround times
- Fully qualified team of experts
- Years of experience in the field
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Qualified Mercury Spillage Cleaning
If you require a professional mercury spillage cleaning company in Sheerness, look no further.
We’re on hand for all businesses and customers in Sheerness and can be on-site in a few hours.
The most common type of mercury exposure is in the form of a spillage of elemental mercury. Because of its heavy liquid form, it is more likely to spill and lead to evaporation depending on the room temperature.
The warmer it is, the quicker it evaporates and becomes an invisible, odourless toxic vapour. These spills are more likely to occur in industrial environments, so workers must be fully aware of their health and safety regulations.
When a spill occurs, ICE Cleaning's specialists can arrive on-site in a matter of hours in an emergency. We use industrial-grade tools and solutions to tackle a mercury spill, effectively containing and decontaminating an affected site.
To find out more about any of our cleaning services, contact a member of our team today. You can either email us at enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk or give our support team a call at 0208 066 0360.
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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.
Based in the Southeast of England, we’re on hand around the clock for customers in Sheerness.
Our expert cleaners will always wear appropriate PPE and maintain open communication with you throughout the cleaning process. If you have any questions for them, they are happy to answer and inform you about the process in depth if required.
Before a mercury spill cleaning, we test the air purity for levels of mercury and assess the site. These factors allow us to create an effective plan of action, and we will make the environment a safe place to occupy.
Is mercury a natural element?
Mercury is a naturally occurring element often found in the Earth's crust. There are three forms: elemental, organic, and inorganic. Mercury is produced in cinnabar and livingstone ores, sometimes appearing red when extracted. Although global mercury mining operations have slowed since the mid-1900s, countries like Kyrgyzstan and China still allow it.
There have been strict regulations since 2006, where some products are banned, and mercury alternatives are a top priority. The process is ongoing, but the Minamata Convention is pushing this along.
What does mercury do to the body?
Since mercury is naturally occurring, we will encounter it regularly. These low-level exposures happen through consuming fish, shellfish, and some contaminated vegetables — but these are often no cause for alarm.
However, if an individual experiences chronic mercury exposure, there could be severe effects on the body. There are a few factors that play into these effects including:
- The age and health status of the individual
- The interaction with mercury — ingested, inhaled, or touched
- The exposure levels
- The duration of the exposure
- The type of mercury
The most lethal forms of mercury are organic mercury (methylmercury) and elemental mercury. When exposed to large amounts of these types, you may experience a set of symptoms like:
- Coughing
- Chest pain
- Skin and eye irritation
- Headaches
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
If you start showing these symptoms, contact 999 or attend A&E immediately because these are the early signs of mercury poisoning. Without proper treatment, these symptoms could escalate into deadly consequences.
We cover all areas in the Borough of Swale in Kent, including:
- Badlesmere
- Bobbing
- Doddington
- Dunkirk
- Eastling
- Faversham
- Halfway Houses
- Hartlip
- Leysdown
- Milstead
- Milton Regis
- Ospringe
- Queensborough
- Sittingbourne
- Stalisfield
- Teynham
- Throwley
- Tonge
- Warden
What to do when mercury spills
When mercury spills, you must limit contact and wear PPE if you need to use a mercury spill kit to contain it. Do not try to clean it yourself, as you could exacerbate it and only release more vapours into the air. Instead, follow these steps and contact a professional cleaning company:
Raise the alarm
Everyone in the area must be alerted to a spill so that evacuation can commence. Close, label, and barricade any doors that lead to other indoor rooms to minimise spread.
Wear PPE
If you need to enter the area to contain the spill with a mercury kit, you must do so with gloves and a mask. Do not linger around the mercury for too long, or you could be at risk of inhaling toxic vapours.
Ventilate the area
Open any windows and doors that lead directly to the outside. Do not turn on ventilation equipment that shares a vent with another room, as you may spread the vapours.
Find out more
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.
