Toxic Oil Spills: What To Look Out For

When an oil spill happens you need to react quickly to make sure the spill does not get worse, harm your employees’ health, or damage your workplace.

You should also keep an eye out for the negative effects of a spill so you can make sure people stay safe and your business keeps running.

ICE Cleaning is a specialist cleaning company that offers rapid and thorough oil spill clean up services. Its technicians can safely and effectively remove all traces of the oil, and then discard it in the appropriate way. They are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Keep reading to learn what to keep an eye out for when a spill happens.

Oil Exposure Symptoms

If you inhale, ingest, or touch oil, you can experience a range of health issues such as:

Should any of your employees or anyone near the spill show these symptoms, you must evacuate the area and have the oil remediated as soon as possible.

If not, you could be putting people at risk of long-term health problems, including breathing problems, decreased immunity, and even cancer.

Soil And Water Pollution

When a spill happens, make sure the oil does not get washed down a drain or spreads onto the soil. Otherwise, it may pollute rivers, streams, and groundwater. This might contaminate drinking water supplies and put others at risk, as well as harm the local environment.

Oil can spread over the water’s surface and stop plants from photosynthesizing, depleting oxygen levels, and killing all the organisms in the ecosystem. It could also damage local wildlife, such as stopping them from being able to insulate themselves and poisoning them if they ingest it.

Potential Fire Risks

If the oil that spilled is flammable – like petrol or kerosene – an ignition or naked flame could start a fire. Depending on how much has spilled and how far it has spread, a large fire might break out. This might damage your workplace and put people in danger.

Should an oil spill in your workplace or on your property, turn off all ignition sources and make sure there is no risk of flames or sparks in the area.

You must bring in professional oil spill cleaners the moment you notice a spill has occurred. They can quickly contain the spill, stop it from polluting soil and water sources, and make your property safe again.

ICE Cleaning’s technicians are fully trained in oil spillage cleaning, including spills on water, hard surfaces, and soil. They can be on-site in a matter of hours in an emergency.

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