It is critical to have protection available for those times when a breach in the transport of hazardous materials occurs
. By knowing what types of spill containment berms are available you can make an educated decision about how to keep the environment and the life forms in the area safe from contamination.
The perma berms have stationary end sections and a variety of sections in between giving you a bit of flexibility like the stinger berms. The end sections serve as ramps for large vehicles to drive up into. They are made to be permanent if needed and can be taken apart and moved to other locations. They fulfill OSHA requirements and are prefect for staying compliant with government regulations.
The throw n go spill berm is easily folded and unfolded, like the hinged strap berm. The walls lay flat and automatically rise when fluid is detected. The inside wall baffles adding support when it is full. They can be made for a custom fit and are simple to use in any emergency. A heavy duty ground mat made from PVC material resists punctures.
For commercial vehicles the flex wall drive through berm is convenient and very popular. Used when refueling and transporting liquids the flex wall is made from 30 ounce fuel resistant material. The ground mat is made from black heavy PVC fabric and is designed for rough surfaces and is resistant to punctures.
The biological/microbe method listed on the EPA's product list is Ultra-Microbes, registered trademark, for oil applications. Used by the Japanese government to clean up an oil tanker spill and by the Texas Land Commission it has been thoroughly tested. It is harmless to plants and animals and safe for the environment. Since the late 1970's microbes have been used to remediate oil in the soil and on the water.
You need to make sure that the berms you are using are capable of handling the type of chemical spill you are faced with. If not your berm could be disintegrated in the process making for a larger problem to solve. During the loading and unloading of containers it is important to make sure you are protecting the surrounding areas from contamination.
Endorsed by the EPA and OSHA guidelines for acceptable transport of dangerous materials the spill containment berms keep the surrounding areas safe and keep the transporting companies in compliance.