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Better ways to spray dispersants on oil spills
When used effectively, dispersants can be an effective oil spill response strategy. And traditionally, aerial dispersant application has been the go-to solution for marine oil spills. But is there a...
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Eliminating clinical waste in remote areas
Sometimes transporting medical waste from remote sites is cost-prohibitive. Here's how to eliminate that problem by disposing of it on site.Hospitals in remote areas experience problems eliminating...
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10 point spill kit maintenance checklist
Check your spill kit at least every 3 monthsReplace used or worn componentsRemove any rubbish or foreign objectsProperly maintained, your spill kit is your first defence against spills.Your spill kit...
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Which incinerator do I need?
Medical incinerators for medical wasteDrug incinerators for drugs and paraphernaliaPortable non-hazardous waste incinerators for general wasteIncinerators provide an effective and practical method for...
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SpillPro announce new trash boat supplier
Following a global search for a new work boat supplier, SpillPro is proud to announce its partnership with Water Witch.Based in Liverpool, UK, Water Witch's rich history and wide range of high-quality...
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How Containment Booms are Keeping the World's Waterways Clear
Containment booms. They're deployed around the world to prevent oil leaking into rivers. They facilitate controlled burns and protect shorelines from potentially catastrophic oil spills. And they help...
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How to dispose of medical waste from remote hospitals
How can remote hospitals dispose of medical waste?Traditionally, medical waste from remote hospitals is disposed of via a Waste Collection Service. Waste is stored in bins until vehicles transport it...
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Are dispersants safe to use on oil spills?
Are dispersants safe to use on oil spills?Yes. Today, dispersants are one of the fastest-acting and most efficient ways of breaking down slicks. They are regularly used as a first response to spills,...
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5 step guide to preparing for chemical spills in the workplace
Preparation is your best defence against spillsChemical spills are not limited to any one industry or business type. Simply put, any organisation that carries chemicals is susceptible to spills....
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What are the spill products for mining sites?
What are common spill products for mining sites?When it comes to mine site spills, a fast and effective response is essential.Mining sites commonly experience hydraulic oil spills from vehicles and...
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What are the types of containment boom?
Spill containment booms typically come in four typesIn Australia, there are four common types of containment boom. Foam-Filled, Inflatable and Self-Inflating, Fire Booms, and Trash and Debris...
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What does a Spill Kit contain?
Products in a General Purpose Spill KitSuitable for use on most common spills within the workplace, General Purpose Spill Kits contain a combination of containment devices, absorbents and protective...
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Australian regulations for workplace oil spillsIn Australia, workplace oil spills are covered by a business' due diligence as outlined in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Businesses are required to...
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Industrial spill equipment for large oil spills
Responding to oil spills in the 21st centuryImmortalised in the film of the same name, the Deepwater Horizon incident or 'BP Oil Spill' of 2010 remains in public consciousness as one of most...
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Industrial spill equipment for small oil spills
What is considered a small oil spill?A small oil spill is typically defined as a spill of fewer than 20 litres of fuel or oil.In most instances a small oil spill can be contained and cleaned up by one...
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Fire Booms – How do they work?
Fire booms are a specialised containment boomContainment booms are specially designed floating barriers that are used to prevent an oil or chemical spill from moving freely across a water surface....
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How do you really test Oil Skimmer Capacities?
To understand the capacity of an oil skimmer, we must look further than the rating of the offtake pump.International standards to measure Oil Recovery Rate and Recovery Efficiency help us to compare...
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Everything you need to know about foam filled containment booms
The uses and limitations of oil containment boomsOil containment booms provide good buoyancy, sealed in PVC and light weightHowever, they do not absorb oilSome alternatives can be sorbent booms, debris...
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Spill kits for oil and fuel
What are oil and fuel spill kits?Oil and fuel spill kits are pre-packaged kits that contain everything needed to prevent a hydrocarbon spill from spreading, and to clean up the spill. Australian...
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Types of oil skimmers
Oil skimmers are used to remove oil that is floating on the surface of water. They are often used in circumstances where oil has been spilled and is threatening the environment, but they can be used in...
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