Wednesday, 02 June 2010 10:11
The Call for Help
On May 21st 2010, Spill Tech was called to site for a tanker roll over at the intersection of the M7 and N2, north bound to Durban. The tanker was carrying heavy fuel oil.
Quick Response
On arrival at the site, an immediate assessment was carried out and the storm water culverts were blocked off with BIOZORB, peat booms. The Spill Tech Specialized Hazchem Truck arrived on site with 1 cubic metre storage bins.
The Clean-up Operation
The Durban Fire Department commissioned Spill Tech's to control/ prevent further product escaping to the storm water drainage system.
Spill Tech ensure that all response teams arrive on every site fully equipped to handle any situation. Thanks to this professional approach,we were then able to set up the necessary pumping equipment immediately andpump 4,000 litres from the damaged tank.
The spilled product was pumped into the temporary storages bins. Spill Tech stayed on site for several hours assisting the contracted response team to ensure everything was carried out to the highest standard.
Successfull Conclusion
Once the required work was complete and the fire department was satisfied that the situation was under control, Spill Tech returned to the depot to decontaminate all the equipment and PPE.
