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Oil Spill Clean Up
Sheerness
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- Quick, reliable team of experts
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Oil Spill Cleaning Experts
Our oil spill cleaning experts are available for clients across the nation, including Sheerness.
We’re fully equipped to handle all your oil spill cleaning needs in Sheerness.
You can count on ICE Cleaning to deliver prompt, and effective services if oil spills. Our knowledgeable specialists have undergone specialised training and are able to handle a variety of problems. This covers oil spills, including hydraulic oil, petrol, and diesel on asphalt, concrete, hard surfaces, and contaminated soil.
Never try to contain an oil spill alone unless you have the appropriate equipment and experience. Oil is extremely combustible and, with prolonged exposure, might be harmful to your health.
Simply give us a call today at 0208 066 0360 to find out more about our full range of cleaning services for customers in Sheerness.
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0208 066 0360
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- Your Name
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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.
With years of experience in the oil spill cleaning sector, we’re on hand to deal with all your cleaning needs in Sheerness.
Our expert technicians will use state-of-the-art tools and chemical treatments to eradicate any pollutants as part of our procedure and completely extract oil from the location. Upon completion, our experts disinfect the impacted area using the TORIK Cleaning system.
We always prioritise our customer's safety, ensuring that any hazards, particularly those posed by potentially dangerous products, are handled before we leave. Until the outcome satisfies your expectations, we remain on site and remove all hazardous materials. The method and cost of the task may vary depending on the size of the spill and the findings of our site survey.
Responsibilities and oil spills
The person accountable for poor maintenance or a lack of health and safety is responsible for any leaks, whether in a workplace accident or from a personal oil tank.
If you own a tank that leaks, you are responsible for paying for all repairs and oil cleaning. In accordance with the law, you must notify the neighbourhood council, water supplier, and oil clean-up specialists. If your heating tank is protected, you should let your insurance provider know.
The employer might be held accountable if the leak occurred at work. A workplace spill might be due to inadequate health and safety protocols, poorly maintained vehicles, manufacturing equipment, or storage tanks. Depending on the situation and suspected negligence, the council may impose a fine, and any affected neighbours may file a claim depending on the damage to their homes.
What can you do to prevent an oil spill?
You can avoid spills as an employer or homeowner by being watchful and doing routine maintenance. You have greater personal responsibility as a homeowner than as a company manager. The following must be conducted based on how oil affects your everyday life:
Domestic oil tanks
- The tank should not be placed close to the water supply lines, drains, wells, streams, or neighbourhood ponds
- Make sure your tank is properly labelled with "Oil Care" labels that provide information about its capacity and manufacturer
- Check your tank for leaks, damage, rust, and corrosion at least once each week
- A rapid drop in your oil level is one sign of a potential leak that you should be aware of
- Get a yearly tank inspection and evaluation from a certified oil specialist
- Make sure your tank complies with all health and safety regulations, and closely monitor all oil delivery
- Don't fill the tank up too much
- Alter the model of your tank to one that complies with British Standards
- ·Either install a British Standard valve with an automated cut-off or make sure the site gauge valves are closed
- There should be access to an oil spill kit, absorbent materials, drain blocks, and leak-sealing putty nearby
- Enhance the containment or bunding around the tank
Workplace oil storage
- Annually assess the likelihood of an oil spill.
- Review the history of spills at your place of employment to determine the locations that pose the greatest danger.
- Make sure your team is aware of current health and safety regulations as well as instructions for handling, storing, transporting, and handling emergencies.
- On a frequent basis, seek input from your workers on how to make things better for everyone.
- PPE and spill kits should be available.
- Provide filter bags, mesh baskets, and sheets to the staff so they can protect the oil tanks and other machinery.
- Inspect to determine if any oil-transporting vehicles contain oil tanks that aren't sealed correctly.
- Regularly inspect your machines and equipment.
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
How does oil exposure make you sick?
Short-term symptoms
- Coughing
- Headache
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Loss of memory
- Inflammation of the skin and eyes
- Rashes and blisters
- Chest discomfort
Long-term consequences
- Weak immunity
- Reproductive complications
- Breathing difficulties
- Increased chance of cancer
- Organ problems
It is dangerous to inhale, ingest, or touch exposed oil after a spill. A spillage may have a negative impact on the environment immediately and the long-term health of the surrounding community. If you suspect that you may be experiencing symptoms brought on by oil pollution, contact 111 for medical help. If the symptoms become severe, call 999.
Speak with us today
To discover the full range of services available for customers in Sheerness, either give us a call at 0208 066 0360 or send your details to enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk.
