Professional Mercury Spillage Cleaning

Our mercury spillage cleaning solutions are second to none.

Upon arrival, our cleaners will wear appropriate PPE for their safety and be equipped with industry-leading tools. Before they begin, they shall test the air purity levels to determine the level of toxicity. They can also identify the extent of the spill to make an effective plan of action.

Our strong chemical solutions ensure that any mercury exposure is contained and that your building will be a safe place to occupy again once we leave. After the job, we test the air purity again for your safety. If you have any questions about the process, you can speak to one of our friendly technicians on-site.

What workers are most vulnerable to mercury exposure?

Because mercury is still present in some electrical products, numerous workers could be exposed to it if there is a mercury spill. Individuals who are the most at risk include:

• Dentists and assistants that use amalgam fillings
• Medical services that use old measuring equipment
• Workers in recycling facilities for general or electrical waste
• Workers in chemical plants that process, store, or use mercury
• Workers in facilities where electrical and automotive parts are manufactured

If you are an employee in one of these workplaces, you must be aware of risk assessment procedures. Remain vigilant in your environment and report any hazards you may spot — and talk to your manager if you have any concerns about mercury exposure.

How to reduce mercury exposure risks in the workplace

The Health and Safety Executive labels mercury as one of the 500 substances with a workplace exposure limit (WEL), which is legally binding under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).

As an employer, you must protect your staff in the workplace, which means limiting exposure to certain harmful substances. WELs must be monitored often, therefore the air purity requires regular testing and hazards that could lead to exposure are spotted early. To limit this risk, you can enforce some practices in your workplace:

• Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or using the bathroom
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke in areas where mercury is stored, processed, or handled
• Wash or shower if mercury touches your skin
• Always wash at the end of the workday
• Have spare clothing available on-site in the event clothing becomes contaminated
• Remove and dispose of contaminated clothing
• Introduce training courses on how to decontaminate clothing
• Provide hazard information and training to all employees
• Ensure eye wash fountains and emergency showers are available on-site
• Monitor WELs often by testing the air purity levels
• Label processing or storage containers appropriately with explicit warnings
• Ensure there is a mercury spill kit or special tools to contain mercury
• Provide appropriate PPE

We cover all areas in the Borough of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, including:

• Ashurst
• Collier's Green
• Groombridge
• Hartley
• Hawkenbury
• Horsmonden
• Langton Green
• Pembury
• Royal Tunbridge Wells
• Rusthall
• Sandhurst
• Sissinghurst

What should you do when mercury spills in the workplace?

When mercury spills in the workplace, you must act quickly to ensure the safety of yourself and everyone around you. If you are trained or equipped to contain a mercury spill, you must keep your exposure to mercury to an absolute minimum. In the event of a spill you must take the following steps:

• Raise the alarm and evacuate, close, and lock any doors that lead to other areas and place appropriate signage
• Eliminate all ignition sources
• Ventilate the area by opening doors and windows to the outside if possible
• Wear gloves and a mask if you must contain the spill with appropriate equipment — keep interaction to a minimum
• Leave the area immediately when possible
• Contact a mercury spill or chemical spill clean-up company

Get in touch with a member of our friendly support team today

Either call us at 0208 066 0360 or email us at enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk today to find out more about our cleaning solutions for customers in Paddock Wood.