Acid Spill Requires Emergency Cleanup Services
HazChem received a call that there had been an acid spill caused by plumbers pouring hydrochloric down a drain to unclog it. There was a chemical reaction which caused the drain to explode, spraying the acid throughout the room, contaminating the ceiling, walls, floor, and kitchen equipment.
HazChem Emergency Responders crew arrived on site and held a health and safety meeting. The crew donned both level “C” Tyvek and Saranex suits with air purifying respirators and latex boot covers to work with hydrochloric acid/calci-solve.
HazChem technicians set up a decontamination area just outside the kitchen door, complete with an air scrubber (negative air unit). They then used a 5-gas meter, which confirmed no hazardous readings in the area. A pH test on several spots in the room showed a reading of pH 2. The crew removed the contaminated ceiling tiles, and safely placed them into poly-lined, 55-gallon OTP drums for waste disposal.
The crew utilized three Hudson Sprayers and a mixture of water and sodium bicarbonate to neutralize the walls, kitchen equipment, and ceiling channel.
They then used universal pads to wipe down everything that had been affected. For the final cleaning, they used Virex II USEPA Registered Disinfectant.
After completing the remediation, our crew removed and placed their PPE in a designated 55-gallon poly-lined OTP drum for disposal. The spill generated four waste drums in total, which were sealed, properly labeled, and loaded onto HazChem’s emergency response truck for transport and proper disposal. Photos were taken, and the remediation was officially approved.
HazChem Prioritizes Prompt & Effective Emergency Cleanup Services:
Emergency spills present significant environmental and public health hazards, emphasizing the importance of prompt and effective response measures to contain the hazardous material spills, mitigate its impacts, and prevent further contamination of soil, water, and air.
HazChem will keep you in compliance with the regulations and help protect you from further liability. With over 30 years in the waste management business, we are trustworthy, safe, reliable, and compliant. Learn more about HazChem Emergency Rapid Response, Chemical Spill Response Services, and Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal.
SUPER-FAST 60-Minute Response Time for Emergency Cleanup Services
We understand the urgent and critical nature of your call for service. Our Emergency Rapid Response Teams are ready, willing, and able to respond quickly to remedy your emergency spill situation. Our Emergency Response Vehicles are pre-loaded with 90% of the equipment needed for any emergency situation. The final 10% will be added for your particular needs. This advance preparation enables us to deploy a Team within 60 minutes or less from our facility.
Based upon our clients’ feedback, this is far better than the typical response time from most of our competitors. Their response is usually measured in multiple hours, and sometimes days or even weeks. Our Team is always ready to deploy, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, rain or shine, including holidays. We do not rely on automated answering systems for our main phone line (630) 458-1910. Instead, we guarantee that a live person will answer your call, regardless of whether it is a weekend, holiday, or any other day.
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