Hazardous Environment Cleaning
Types of Oil/Chemical Spills or Leakage
There are thousands of different types of oils in use in the UK at any one type. From diesel oil, cooking oil, petrol, vegetable oils and thousands more, oil is in use in the UK all the time. Chemical leaks are a larger issue in general as there are so many dangerous chemicals used in the UK, many of which evaporate into gaseous form and are therefore even more dangerous potentially.
Motor oil alone has four basic varieties or types, namely synthetic oil, conventional oil, high mileage oil and synthetic blended oil. It stands to reason then that dealing with an oil spill is highly dependent on the type of oil(s) involved.
The Polluter Pays – What Does That Mean?
Put simply, the 'polluter pays' principle is the widely and commonly accepted practice that those who produce pollution should bear the costs of managing it to prevent damage to human health or the environment. Common sense should tell you that if your business or organisation is responsible for producing pollution then that same organisation should pay for it. It is in your interest therefore to deal with oil or chemical spills quickly and efficiently. Please call us on 08009991500 and we will be ready to help.
Cleaning and Restoration of Premises and Contents Due To Oil or Chemical Spillages or Leaks
Our entire business is based on our proven ability to be able to clean and restore buildings and contents so we are very well-placed and able to deal with oil spills quickly and effectively. Our fully trained and professional team have many years of experience in cleaning and restoration following oil or chemical spills. We are available in the same way that emergency services are available, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our team are fully trained and equipped with the necessary equipment, cleaning materials, PPE and RPE to respond anywhere in the UK at a moment’s notice.
As an oil and chemical spill specialist, our services are set up to respond rapidly to the effects of oil spillages, 24 hours a day. Our teams have all the correct protective clothing, equipment and cleaning materials to start work straight away.
Why Choose Us?
Firstly, we are specialists. Oil and chemical spillage remedy and restoration is not something that should be carried out by a general cleaning company.
We have developed comprehensive and robust policies and procedures, health and safety practices including risk assessments as well as comprehensive method statements. These systems and procedures are absolutely essential in any work environment but are of particular importance when dealing with potentially dangerous, oil spill damaged environments.
We work closely with our clients, their representatives, agents and insurers to accurately assess the type and severity of Flood damage in order to be able to take the most effective action.
We will help identify items that can be saved and those so badly damaged that they must be disposed of. Our emergency waste teams will take damaged items to an authorised site for safe disposal.
How Do We Work?
Before we carry out any work
We carry out a comprehensive risk assessment to effectively evaluate risks to people, property and the environment.
After carrying out a risk assessment, we create a method statement. A method statement details exactly how we are going to carry out a task and details the steps that need to be taken to safely carry out the work. This could involve detailing the type of equipment we might be using, the PPE (personal protective equipment) that might be needed and the processes involved in actually carrying out the work.
COSHH Risk Assessment. COSHH is short for control of substances hazardous to health. The COSHH risk assessment that we carry out is done to identify the risks involved with the materials that we are dealing with and also to understand the risks involved with using the chemicals that we decide to use.
Creation of a Waste Transfer Note. A waste transfer note (WTN) is a document that details the transfer of waste from one person to another. We make certain that every load of waste that we receive on your behalf or that we pass to others is covered by a WTN. WTNs make certain that there is a clear audit trail from when the waste is produced until it is disposed of.
PPE and RPE Training or Toolbox Talks. We make certain that all of our team know what and how to use their PPE (personal protective/protection equipment). This is done through Toolbox talks. Put simply, someone experienced and also qualified if necessary in the effective use of PPE demonstrates and explains exactly how to put on, wear and work in items of PPE. RPE (Respiratory Protection Equipment) such as breathing apparatus often needs specialist training or instruction in safe and effective usage and we also make certain that our team are fully equipped, trained and competent in the use of RPE at all times.
Some of Our Accreditations and Standards
ISO 9001. The ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) is the world’s most popular quality management standard, with over one million certified organisations in 180 countries worldwide.
ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organisations to improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders.
ISO 45001 is the world's international standard for occupational health and safety, issued to protect employees and visitors from work-related accidents and diseases.
As fully trained and insured members of the National Academy of Crime Scene Cleaners (www.nacsc.co.uk) as well as being fully licensed waste carriers, we are able to safely and effectively dispose of all biohazard waste. We are registered as an upper tier waste carrier with the Environment Agency
SafeContractor Accredited. The SafeContractor scheme was created to showcase and ensure that a business places their employees' health and safety first. SafeContractor is an accreditation provided by Alcumus, who are a leading provider of risk management, certification and accreditation services with over 27,000 members.
Constructionline Member. Constructionline is a remote assessment of a company and that looks for the business to provide information about the company, directors, finances and areas of operation. In addition, Constructionline audits Health & safety, equal opportunities and environmental management policies, procedures and standards.
Alcumus COVID-19 secure. We have been assessed by Alcumus regarding our COVID-19 cleaning standards. This shows and proves that we provide accurate and effective cleaning procedures for customers in order to eliminate the potential of Coronavirus transmission as well as reinstating a clean and hazard free environment when someone has tested positive with the virus.
Do You Need Specialist Cleaning Services?
If you're interested in speaking with one of our representatives about our services, please send us an email: info@germsfreeltd.co.uk or call: 08009991500 or visit our Contact page for more information.
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