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Mercury Spillage Cleaning
Whitstable
- Available 24/7
- Free site survey
- Rapid turnaround times
- Corporate members of IOSH, BICSc and Safe Contractor
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Rapid Response Mercury Spillage Cleaning
With years of experience in the mercury spillage cleaning sector, we’re on hand to deal with all your cleaning needs in Whitstable.
Our mercury spillage cleaning solutions are second to none
Mercury is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth's crust, within ores like cinnabar. Elemental, organic, and inorganic forms of mercury each present their own risks and symptoms. Although we consume acute levels of methylmercury often, we will usually never experience severe mercury poisoning.
Elemental mercury spills and evaporates at room temperature, turning into an invisible, odourless toxic vapour that can lead to severe mercury poisoning. You must evacuate the area during a spill and contact ICE Cleaning. Our expert cleaners are highly-qualified technicians with years of experience in mercury cleaning.
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.
We guarantee an excellent level of service and outstanding results every time.
Our cleaners hold qualifications with companies such as CSCS, BICSc, IOSH, and SafeContractor. When you choose ICE Cleaning, you will be in good hands with our hard-working technicians. Your safety is our number one priority, and we will not leave the site until we know it is safe to occupy.
Throughout the cleaning, our cleaners will always wear PPE for their safety and only use the best tools available. To ensure your safety, we test the air purity twice — before and after. This allows us to compare the previous levels so that we can be sure the area is safe to work in again.
Our industry-leading technology and modern chemical solutions will effectively contain, clean, and contaminate an area affected by a mercury spill.
How does mercury affect our bodies?
All three forms of mercury present their own dangers and symptoms, but they share a common toxic trait. When mercury enters our body, the bloodstream absorbs it, which crosses the blood-brain barrier to cause neurological damage. Mercury is more likely to attack the kidneys and vital organs in your torso, which can lead to long-term illnesses such as Minamata disease.
Organic Mercury
- Vomiting
- Necrosis
- Circulatory collapse
- Abdominal pain
- Muscle twitching
Inorganic Mercury
- Deafness
- Numbness
- Nervous system damage
- Headaches
- Blindness
Elemental Mercury
- Sore gums
- Hallucinations
- Skin rashes and peeling
- Respiratory pain and dysfunction
- Tremors
What should you do if you have touched mercury?
Government sources indicate then if you touch mercury, you should immediately remove any soiled clothing and wash the affected skin. Do this with lukewarm water and soap for ten to fifteen minutes, and call 111 for advice. If you spot early symptoms of mercury poisoning like a headache or fatigue, you must contact 999 or attend A&E.
To prevent exposure when mercury spills, you must evacuate immediately and contact a professional cleaning company. These people will be more qualified to handle a mercury spill and will decontaminate the infected area.
If you have ingested or inhaled a large amount of mercury, you must seek medical attention immediately to remove the mercury from your body.
We cover all areas in the Canterbury District of Kent, including:
- Bekesbourne
- Broomfield
- Canterbury
- Chestfield
- Harbledown
- Herne Bay
- Hersden
- Stodmarsh
How to stay safe at work
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advises that employers conduct a chemical spill risk assessment at least once a year. This is enforceable by law, and neglecting the safety of your workplace could lead to a fine and legal repercussions. You must have procedures enforced that will prevent spills and advise your workers on what to do during a dangerous incident. Ensure that your workers do the following to minimise mercury poisoning in the workplace:
- Have access to spill kits and PPE
- Wash at the end of a workday
- Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or touching their face
- Use eye wash fountains or emergency showers if mercury touches the skin or clothes
- Ensure work clothes are disposed of if contaminated
- Label storage containers properly
- Monitor the air purity regularly
- Attend training, understand hazard information, know about emergency response procedures
If you are unsure or unaware of what a chemical spill risk assessment consists of, the HSE has a guide on its website available for free. You must prioritise the health and safety of your workers and keep your workplace as safe as it can possibly be if mercury is present.
Speak with a member of our team today
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 Whistable.
