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Dedicated Oil Spill Cleaning Services
We’re a local, reliable cleaning company based in the South East of England.
We’re leading the way for oil spill cleaning solutions in Sittingbourne.
When we think about oil spills, we often look back at recent ocean pollution — but oil spills can occur in a domestic setting and in the workplace. Aside from the hazards of slips, trips, and falls, there are risks to our health and the possibility of a fire. Any oil spill could quickly lead to disaster if not contained and cleaned quickly enough, so you must act swiftly.
Here at ICE Cleaning, we are aware of the risks an oil spill may pose, and we prioritise the safety of our customers. We can assist in cleaning a gasoline spill, a diesel spill, a hydraulic oil spill, an oil spill in water, on soil or a hard surface oil spill. Our fully accredited technicians have years of experience in industrial cleaning and will effectively remove any traces left behind.
To discover the full range of services available for customers in (location), either give us a call at 0208 066 0360 or send your details to enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk.
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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 Sittingbourne.
Our technicians are qualified to deal with situations that include hazardous oil spills. We keep the customer's safety in mind as we arrive on-site and conduct a survey to assess the size and severity before we begin. The cleaning process and the initial price of the spill may change depending on the factors of the oil spill itself and what the site survey tells us.
Using our industrial-grade tools, we contain the oil and extract it from the site thoroughly. We decontaminate the affected area with a chemical treatment that draws out any final remnants of oil. This may need to be repeated several times before we use the TORIK Cleaning system to finish the job. Our expert cleaners will stay on-site until you are satisfied with the outcome and remove any contaminated objects off-site.
The risks of an oil spill in the workplace
When oil spills in the workplace, all staff will be at risk of various hazards that could result in severe injuries or life-long illnesses. You can spot these hazards early by conducting a regular spill risk assessment and speaking to your team for their thoughts about the current health and safety guidelines at work.
Physical injuries
If oil spills onto a surface where workers may touch or walk on, there is a risk of a slip-and-fall accident. If the oil spilt is hot, it might result in burns and scalded skin. As an employer, you should have absorbent mats or pads around oil tanks and barrels to soak up excess oil or contain a spill.
Fire risk
Oil is a flammable substance that quickly ignites when exposed to an open flame or prominent heat source. If staff members decide to smoke after being in contact with oil, they may be at serious risk of burn injuries. Any open flames or heat sources must be kept separate from oil containers, and using industrial-grade tanks could prevent a fire risk. Employees should also wash their hands thoroughly and dispose of contaminated clothing before eating, drinking, or smoking.
Environmental impact
Domestic and workplace oil tanks have the potential to pollute the local environment. In the case of a workplace spill, any drains in the warehouse might lead to local water supplies and infect the water during a leak. Containing the movement and covering any nearby drains will help prevent damage to the ecosystem.
Health and welfare
Exposure to oil could vary depending on the size of the spill and how a person encounters it. Inhaling, ingesting, or touching oil might result in severe health effects, including an increased risk of cancer and dermatitis. You can read more about the health risks of oil spillage here.
How to conduct an oil spill risk assessment
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), you must conduct a risk assessment at least once a year — but it is always a good idea to do this more frequently. In the case of oil substances, there are multiple devastating consequences that could occur from an oil spill. Although a risk assessment does not eliminate risk, it can help you understand how to react in an emergency.
Organise the risk assessment
- Identify operations such as products, equipment, and location
- Identify objectives
- Identify the consequences, including environmental, safety, health, financial, political, and social
- Organise the team
Analyse hazards
- Identify and understand spill scenarios
- Review recent spill data and cases
- Use data to review area and operational risks
- Identify the potential sources of a spill
- Estimate possible spill severity and size
- Understand what could go wrong and why
Analyse probabilities
- Review spill statistics
- Review the probability
- Understand the likelihood of an incident
Analyse the consequences
- Identify the potential path of a spill
- Understand the likely outcome
- Identify and estimate the adverse effect
- Understand what and who could be affected
Characterise the risk
- Think about the probability of a spill
- Identify the potential consequences
- Conclude on a risk value
Risk management
- Reduce probabilities with preventative maintenance, new training programmes, investment of new equipment, and consider a new location for the oil
- Reduce the consequences with updated countermeasures, training, and emergency planning
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
- Sheerness
- Stalisfield
- Teynham
- Throwley
- Tonge
- Warden
Health risks of oil exposure
Short-term symptoms
- Inflammation of the skin and eyes
- Rashes and blisters
- Chest discomfort
- Coughing
- Headache
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Loss of memory
Long-term consequences
- Reproductive complications
- Breathing difficulties
- Weak immunity
- Increased chance of cancer
- Organ problems
Get in touch with a member of our friendly support team today
Get in touch today to find out more about our cleaning services. Either call us at 0208 066 0360 to speak with a member of our professional support team or send your enquiry to enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk.
