When the Exxon Valdez struck a reef in Prince William Sound in 1989, it’s double hulls were penetrated almost immediately. The ship, stuck firmly on the reef, began to haemorrhage it’s cargo of crude oil in to the depths of the sound, where the strong tidal currents of the area quickly distributed it along the coastline.
Erosion Sediment Control is necessary when undertaking any works where soil and vegetation is moved or disturbed. This is especially important in all construction sites, projects, road works and other similar tasks where sediment run-off can cause pollution or other risk of damage. The ability to manage water velocity and water turbidity is vital to stop erosion, and destruction of works or adjacent sites.
It’s just another day in the warehouse when all of a sudden a loud crash alerts you to danger. A drum has fallen, draining its contents onto the floor. In the fight to clean spills, absorbents are your best friend, which is why they are the main component of any good spill kit.
Train travel has been a staple of both human and product transport for over a century now, and its importance has waxed and waned over the years. Of late, however, it has become among a staple method of moving one of most vital substances to modern life and industry, and this has come with a number of consequences for spill management environmental stewardship, and spill kits worldwide.
In a state that is not short of superlatives, Fraser Island stands out strongly. The world’s largest sand island is a product of 750 000 of years of erosion working its magic along the coast of Australia, as sediments, carried by a strong northerly ocean current, wrapped around the Sandy National Park and deposited them on the 120 kilometre expanse of Fraser Island.
Proper spill response training has evolved over time, through experience, and an appreciation for the risks of spills. Our current methods did not come about overnight, however – they required some considerable trial-and-error, much of which occurred throughout the course of the 20th century. Prior to this, methods of marine spill remediation were considerably more primitive – and in some cases, non-existent.
The ubiquitous nature, and consistent use, of a fuelling station is one of the reasons that these areas tend to contribute a high percentage of the total spillage of hydrocarbons in Australia. It only takes a second of carelessness for fuel to spill while filling a petrol, propane, or diesel tank. This makes the placement of your spill kit vital, along with the proper training for users and technicians.
