Fuel Spill Clean Up and Remediation
A spill involving fuel that spilled from a truck’s saddle tank required professionally trained technicians, and HazChem was deployed to the site. HazChem is an expert in the field of Fuel Spill Clean Up. The best advice for this type of an emergency is to have a detailed emergency fuel spill plan with exact steps that must be taken in order to avoid injuries, and exposure to hazardous substances such as fuel. The emergency plan should include contact numbers for a trained emergency spill cleanup company such as HazChem Environmental, as well as phone numbers for relevant regulatory agencies. The plan should also detail the company personnel that are to be notified in case of a spill. When our crew arrived on-site there was already oil dry deployed on the fuel spill.
Our Emergency Response Team is on call 24/7/365 and prepared to mobilize at a moment’s notice, no matter the time or day. From hazardous to non-hazardous substances, we know how to handle spills safely and efficiently. For immediate assistance, contact our emergency hotline at 630-458-1910. We’re always open and ready to respond quickly.
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Fuel Spills Can Pose Risks to Health and Safety
The established guidelines for conducting a fuel spill cleanup encompass the following steps:
First, swiftly evacuate all personnel from the immediate vicinity of the fuel spill.
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- Extinguish or disconnect any potential sources of ignition, and in cases where the spilled fuel is flammable, contact the fire department.
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- If feasible, establish barriers around the fuel spill area and communicate with individuals in the surrounding vicinity.
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- Identify and record the spilled substances, subsequently notifying the fuel spill cleanup response team at HazChem. We are equipped with a specialized cleanup crew available around the clock.
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- Oversee the fuel spill clean up operations, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations governing disposal. Document the fuel spill situation with before, during and after photos. HazChem will keep you informed of project progress and completion, and will ensure you stay in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
See our Cleanup Crew in Action and our Remediation Process:
The HazChem trained technicians staged 55-gallon OTS drums, to hold the collected waste. Our crew set up a siphon pump to pump out the remaining product from out the saddle tank to place into one of the staged drums.
Once they finished pumping out the saddle tank, they deployed oil dry into the standing product waste and worked it in with shovels and hard brooms. The solidified waste was scooped up and placed into a 55-gallon OTS drum, to be disposed of as waste. Then, they placed pieces of absorbent boom, and created a berm with oil dry around the perimeter, so they could start pressure washing the area. The crew used Simple Green several times while pressuring washing, to lift all dried waste.
The HazChem professional crew tried to collect all the liquid waste and put it into the staged drums, for waste. For the rest, we deployed oil dry into it, so the residual could be absorbed. The supplies used and the collected waste were placed into four waste drums; they were sealed, properly labeled, and kept on-site for disposal.
Fuel Spills Can Be Cleaned Up Efficiently with Prompt Remediation by Our Trained Technicians.
Emergency spills can pose significant threats to both public health and the environment. A fast, professional response is critical to contain the incident, reduce impact, and prevent the spread of contamination to soil, water, or air. At HazChem Environmental, our HAZMAT cleaning team is highly trained in emergency spill response and equipped to handle both hazardous and non-hazardous chemical leaks, or fuel spills, including those occurring at loading docks for damaged freight in transit, or a forklift accident.
With over 30 years of experience in waste management, HazChem is a trusted partner for safe, compliant, and dependable service. We’ll help you stay in line with all regulatory requirements while protecting your facility from added risk and liability.
Learn more about HazChem Emergency Rapid Response, & Chemical Spill Response Services.
SUPER-FAST 60-Minute Response Time for any Spill Cleanup Project
We recognize that when you call, it’s because time is of the essence. That’s why our Emergency Rapid Response Teams are fully prepared to act immediately and resolve your spill situation efficiently. Our response vehicles are pre-stocked with 90% of the tools and equipment required to manage nearly any emergency. The remaining items are quickly tailored to meet the specific needs of your situation.
Thanks to this level of readiness, we can dispatch a certified HazMat Emergency Team within 60 minutes or less of your call. At HazChem Environmental, you’ll never be routed through an automated phone system — a real person will always answer, no matter the day or time, including weekends and holidays. Just call (630) 458-1910, and we’ll be ready to respond.
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