In this incident, on January 15, 2022, a truck and trailer flipped during an ice storm near Sprague, WA. Sodium Hydroxide spilled during the incident, so Team Pro-Enviro had to handle the job quickly.
We set out for the scene of the accident and, once there, did a scene assessment. Then, once we had a plan, we set to work on the spill recovery.
Safety Comes First with Every Spill Recovery
Sodium Hydroxide is a corrosive and hazardous material, so we ensure to stay safe but work quickly. We cleaned up all the spills and ensured that none of them got into the soil nearby.
Wearing protective clothing and using suitable materials to clean is a must in any situation, especially this one. Luckily, our team is thoroughly trained and able to handle hazardous materials. In addition, we bring state-of-the-art spill recovery services to handle spill containment, cleanup, disposal, and restoration.
No matter what has spilled, Pro-Enviro provides motor vehicle spill response and hazardous material recovery services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Hazardous Material Recovery: What it Means
Sodium hydroxide is a highly corrosive material that can be combustible if dissolved in water. When it is dissolved, it creates a large amount of heat that can cause combustion and all kinds of dangerous problems. We understand the risks, so we act quickly to clean up such hazardous spills.
With spills such as these, our team starts by containing the spill area. Containment keeps everyone safe but also ensures the spill doesn’t spread. We also use absorbents that won’t react to the spill. From there, we either shovel or sweep the sodium hydroxide and contain it for disposal. We then flush the spill area, contain the runoff and finalize the spill recovery cleanup.
For more information on Pro-Enviro’s spill response services and to see photos of us in action, check out the other stories on our recovery blog.
