Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Throw N Go Berm Versatility And Ease

By Christa Jarvis


Containing any spills is a prime concern for a great many workplaces, especially those who handle materials that may be deemed as hazardous. A number of specialized product have been designed for the purpose of creating barriers that prevent such substances from becoming contaminants or spreading beyond their boundaries. A Throw N Go berm is perfectly suited for this function.

These products may be deemed necessary for a good many reasons. For starters, they keep containers holding materials that have the potential to be toxic, from mixing with others and having disastrous results. They are frequently utilized to keep substances such as gasoline, oil, acids and the like from contaminating the soil when they seep into the ground.

Both the employees and workplace equipment are as protected as the environment when these products are in use. This type of barrier is rated as one of the quickest and most convenient to deploy. Some of the factors that make them popular are their durability, portability, extreme resistance to caustic substances, lack of assembly required and near instant set up.

Products in this line are made of 30oz heavy duty fabric that is able to withstand hydrocarbons and most chemicals as easily as it handles water. They are compliant with all US requirements for this type of item. Their durable construction also makes them resistant to tears, rips and punctures due to rocks, nails and other sharp or abrasive substances.

To set the product up in the intended space, it is just a simple matter of unfolding the bundle and spreading it out completely, which takes little more than a minute. Once done, vehicles can simply drive over the sides, which lay flat until needed, or containers may be situated inside the enclosed area. Deployment is easy since there are no hinges or rigid parts to check or hassle with.

A few accessories are available to improve the overall effectiveness of the barriers and increase the protection. A ground tarp comes in quite useful, especially during times when the berms are going to be laid out over gravel or dirt. When vehicles will be driven in and out of the containment area with any frequency, track mats can be put in place to reduce wear and tear on the edges.

The walls of the barriers will remain flattened unless they come in contact with a fluid substance. When that material is present, the sides create a catch basin by inflating to rise high enough to keep everything inside the designated area. A 3/4 inch drain is used to empty out the product in order that they may be dried, cleaned, flattened, folded and prepared for their next deployment.

Another factor that makes this product an attractive type of containment, is its versatility. There are a variety of sizes available in both rectangular and squared formations with the capacity to hold anywhere between 206 and 5805 gallons of fluid. Both their convenient portability and the ease with which they are deployed, make this style the ideal choice for many workplaces at high risk for spills and leaks.




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