Saturday, December 7, 2013

Basic Things To Know About Spill Containment Berms

By Tiffany Gill


To save the environment from improper hazardous waste disposal spill containment berms were made. These products are to catch the leaked oils and other chemicals from the tank trucks and oil and gasoline driven machines. Without this the liquid wastes will be absorbed by the soil and eighty percent of possibility that some of it will proceed to the bodies of water especially those oil depot near the sea.

Since it will serve as the fences for any liquid spillage, these are made of high class materials. One of the most used material for this is the polyethylene that is said to be durable and chemical resistant. But the only thing about this material is that, it could help the environment but it cannot be decomposed easily unless treated.

By using them you can save a lot, especially from reusing the leaked solutions. There are three types of it, the first one is the portable. This type is good for big drums and small containers. By simply putting the containers in it, it can already work effectively. If a large truck or machine is in trouble, you can also use it by locating the source and then put it underneath.

The assembly required on the otherhand is not that difficult to assemble. They are made to be as quick assembled as possible. By a simple unfolding of the berm and inserting of the aluminum brackets as frame, it can already do its job. Aluminum brackets are much needed to avoid the solutions from flowing out from to berm to the base.

And the last one is the no assemble required which is made of the same high class quality material to catch leakage effectively. Though it is made of the same material, this is more costly because it is meant for big vehicles and machines that would really need big berms. But the advantage on possessing this is that its side will rise immediately as the leakage already containing it.

Upon purchasing, you must think of your place if such type would suit into it. If you only have drum and containers and you do not have big machinery, then just simply buy the portable. Even if you can afford to buy the biggest and most durable among all berms, it is no use for you have a small space for it to fit.

Well if a simple berm will not satisfy your belief, then you can buy its additional accessories. But these accessories is not necessary but still would depend upon circumstances. Berms are made of polyethylene but not all of them are thick enough to resist punctures. The solution for this is the use of ground mat.

There is also what they call a track mat. This is good for the big berms that is made to save the trucks. This is used to protect the material from the wheels of the truck. Again, as said, not all products are made to be durable.

Industries especially those who handle hazardous waste products should ought to have spill containment berms in order to maintain the credibility of their names. This can be a good solution if you are to comply any regulations according to the law. Even if there is no such law for it, industries should still help protecting the environment.




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