HAZMAT PROBLEM:

HazChem received a call for an ink spill clean up, caused by a warehouse forklift accidentally puncturing a 55-gallon drum. Approximately 30 gallons of product was spilled from the drum.

 

SOLUTION:

HazChem’s Emergency Rapid Response Team received the warehouse call, and deployed in less than 60 minutes. Once on-scene, they donned  Tyvek suits, placed absorbent boom down, pressure washed, and staged a vac-truck collecting 200 gallons of contaminated run off water.

 

 

absorbent boom for ink spill clean up

HazChem placed down absorbent boom and oil dry to contain the affected area.

emergency ink spill clean up

An area of 25′ x 25′ was affected by the spill.

 clean up ink spill

The crew arrived on-site and conducted a health and safety briefing. They then donned Tyvek suits and latex booties before beginning to pressure wash the area.

ink spill cleanup

Using squeegees, the crew efficiently directed the contaminated water from the ink spill clean up into the designated collection area. 

vac truck for contaminated water

The vac-truck collected 200 gallons of contaminated run-off water and the area was successfully remediated.

Impacted PPE after hazardous spill clean up

Impacted PPE was stored in a 55-gallon drum to be disposed of as waste.

The impacted oil dry waste was scooped up and placed into a 55-gallon open top steel drum, while the absorbent boom was placed in an additional drum.

The impacted Oil-Dry waste was scooped up and placed into a 55-gallon open top steel drum, while the absorbent boom was placed in an additional drum.  All 55-gallon drums were properly sealed, labelled, and kept on-site. Final photos were taken, and the remediation of the spill was approved.

 

why choose hazchem

HazChem Prioritizes Prompt & Effective Emergency Response for Ink Spill Cleanup:

Emergency spills present significant environmental and public health hazards, emphasizing the importance of prompt and effective response measures to contain the spill, 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 and Chemical Spill Response Services.

SUPER-FAST 60-Minute Response Time for Spill Cleanup

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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