Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Spill Containment Berms Reduce Risks

By Janelle Burnett


It is a top priority to protect both people and the environment from harm and damage in any potentially hazardous circumstances. This can be done in many ways but spill containment berms are generally believed to be some of the best options. They have a unique versatility that makes them effective for both the prevention and controlling of risky spills and leaks.

Berms are tools that serve as barriers used to contain various materials and they are available in a multitude of models, styles and sizes. They are produced out of several different materials in order to handle virtually any hazardous situation that may present itself. While some are made specifically for particular issues, others are designed for flexibility and easy transport and deployment in unexpected instances.

Many operations have integrated the use of such tools as a vital step in their everyday practices. They basically serve as preventative measures against leaks and spills that have the potential of posing risk to both people or property. The government has agencies dedicated to safety that do occasionally step in and make it mandatory that a particular product be deployed in certain situations.

When products are transported or stored in containers such as sacks, barrels or drums, all of which may spring small leaks, the use of special pallets could be the proper berm choice. The platforms will serve a more important purpose than simply keeping the items elevated off of the floor. They are designed to capture any seepage and keep in held safely with in pockets or trenches until such time as cleanup may be performed.

There are even several models of berms available that are designed to address the rather unique hurdles presented by having to store vehicles of varying sizes. They are made to fit something as small as a motorcycle as well as items as immense as a commercial aircraft. The most common type are some sort of tarp that covers the ground on which the craft is to stand, surrounded by a wall that will keep any and all leaked materials safely confined within the safety zone.

There are many types of barriers that sectional and are designed to be portable so that they may be taken to most any location and placed in any configuration needed. They come in a range of styles from thin, lightweight, triangulated structures to taller and heavier pieces similar to those used in road construction. Holding back a myriad of substances, liquid and solid, is easily done with these tools.

At times, a more flexible solution may be called for. Flexible tubing barriers of various lengths are most often used in situations such as this. They have several advantages such as being easy to transport, able to twist and bend to handle unusually shaped spill sites and having the ability to conform to a snug fit against the ground and prevent anything from escaping beneath them.

Selecting the proper spill containment berms, whether flexible or rigid, can make all the difference in successfully avoiding a damaging situation. They provide protection for the environment by keeping materials from seeping into the ground or by keeping such hazards tightly maintained within a controlled area. This also keeps the human and animal population safe from potential risks.




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