Oil Spill Clean-Up Service

Our technicians have undergone specialist training

To ensure all individuals involved in the oil spillage clean-up service are safe, we make it mandatory for all of our teams to go through rigorous and detailed safety training. Some of the key aspects of the sessions include:

• Following instructions and having a high level of understanding of the decontamination process when an oil spill is involved.
• Thoroughly understand the health hazards that can occur from an oil spill if proper personal protective equipment is not worn, and safety precautions are out in place.  
• A complete briefing on the emergency procedures under the site-specific health and safety plan (HASP).
• A high understanding of what duties need to be performed and in what order to ensure significant effective results.
• Knowledge to not handle any unmarked or unlabelled containers. 
• Complete knowledge of warning labels such s NFPA 704M that can often be found on chemical containers that are being used.

Our technicians have also been trained to be able to adapt to quickly-changing situations, such as when cleaning up oil on the shoreline turns into an oil spillage clean up from the ocean. As there are many forms of oil, different methods, techniques and technologies will be needed to completely eradicate the substance along with any harmful toxins.

Employing an oil spillage cleaning company that fully understands the type of oils that are around is imperative to completing an effective cleaning service. Our experienced technicians can respond to all types of oil spills no matter the location or environment. We can carry out clean-up in many kinds of settings, such as:

• Underground
• In freshwater
• On soil
• In the ocean
• Pavement or other

From a minor oil spill to a major industrial disaster, we can deal with any emergency. If you are looking for professional and reliable emergency oil spillage cleaning services, then we are the company for you.

Our 6-stage oil spill remediation process

Depending on where the oil spilt and what type of oil has been exposed, we will need to employ a bespoke plan of action to tackle the spill. This will consist of a 6-stage process where our technicians will:

1. Contain the spill immediately and limit contamination
2. Use specialised solutions to identify the type of oil
3. Utilise an industrial-grade agent to break down the oil
4. Deep clean the area with our state-of-the-art technology
5. Test the area to ensure all traces of oil are gone and place any residue aside for proper disposal
6. Issue you a decontamination certificate to ensure your site is safe again

All of our solutions and tools are certified, complying with the necessary environmental laws and protections in place. We aim to make the cleaning process as eco-friendly as possible, and our technicians work with the local ecosystem in mind.

Why you should act quickly during an oil spill

If left long enough, oil can leave behind a nasty stain. The longer it is left to fester, the more challenging it is to remove. A professional oil spillage clean-up team must be called in a timely manner to eradicate any hazards, both on the surfaces and particles that may be within the air.

As well as being a hazardous substance, oil is considered a toxic form of pollution. It can affect all wildlife surroundings, including animals and plants. When oil spills at home or in the workplace, you must:

• Raise the alarm and call appropriate authorities
• Evacuate the site
• Take roll call to identify any missing persons
• Wear gloves, masks, boots, and other PPE if you must re-enter the area
• Contain and control the source of the spill with absorbent materials where safe
• Cover nearby drains to prevent spread to local water supplies or environmental contamination

Hazards when cleaning up an oil spill

Protecting the safety of all parties is a top priority for us here at ICE Cleaning. You must be aware of the hazards if you are qualified personnel using a spill kit on-site. When it comes to an oil spill, our on-site specialist technicians will face many potential hazards from elements such as:

• Detergents
• Dispersants
• By-products 

Depending on the location of the oil spill, various other potential risks may be present. This includes the possibility of slipping and falling, drowning, and heat-related illnesses occurring. There are also health consequences of oil spills where you may display symptoms like:

• Coughing
• Chest pain
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Memory loss
• Fatigue
• Confusion

How to prevent a spill at home

If you are one of the many homeowners that own and use domestic heating oil tanks to warm their homes, you will be responsible for any damages caused by them.

Although there are many perks to owning a heating system, it requires extensive maintenance. Whether your domestic oil tank is located indoors, underground, or above-ground outside, you have a responsibility to prevent a leak.

The Broadland District Council has supplied a full guide on how you can prevent spills with your oil tank, which also provides more extensive information regarding a domestic tank.

Get in touch with us today

Give us a call on 0208 066 0360 or enquiries@icecleaning.co.uk to speak to one of our fantastic support teams. We can be on-site to carry out the oil spill cleaning within a few hours in cases of emergency, with a plan and method in mind to tackle the situation immediately.