Did you know that hazardous substance spills can cost you millions of dollars in regulatory fines, and operational downtime? To make matters worse, sites without proactive spill containment systems can see these numbers double due to slow reaction time, faulty equipment, or rush clean-up fees. Are you looking to avoid this situation. If so, leave your reactive systems behind and invest in proactive material containment. Keep reading to learn how you can start today.
The Limits of a Reactive Approach
Reactive spill containment solutions like berms, absorbents, and clean-up crews are deployed after a spill occurs. While essential in certain circumstances, relying on these systems alone is a highly flawed approach for all industrial operations. When you neglect proactive containment, you depend on workers noticing spills and deploying barriers after contamination starts. This can cause substantial delays, allowing harmful chemicals and substances to seep into soil and groundwater.
Why Proactive Spill Containment Wins
Here’s the good news: reactive measures aren’t your only option. In today’s modern landscape, innovation containment companies like Enviro-Pads dedicate their time and resources to designing, engineering, and building the best hazardous material containment units on the market. Instead of relying on human operators, these proactive systems are always ready, offering a passive and consistent line of defence to catch chemicals or waste when it matters most.
Not sure about the real value of proactive spill containment? Think about it like this: Although annual teeth cleanings might cost $200, they protect you from $2,000 in dental bills if something goes wrong. Proactive spill containment is the same way. While your hazardous material containment might come with a cost, it’s a small price to pay when compared to thousands of dollars in clean-up fees or 2 million dollar environmental fines.
Popular Proactive Containment Solutions from Enviro-Pads
Ready to add proactive containment to your site? Start with one of these three options.
Hazardous Material Containment
Secondary containment solutions protect fuel tanks, chemical storage, and other dangerous substances that require secondary containment. We can build customized units to fit your site’s needs and demands. Our hazardous storage units include:
- High-quality steel, aluminum, or stainless steel
- Forklift tubes and lifting eyes for easy installation and removal
- Custom sizing and weight certifications available
Equipment Wash Stations
Portable wash pads are an essential addition to any industrial site committed to environmental protection and remediation. These systems provide dedicated sites to store, clean, and contain trucks and equipment that have come into contact with hazardous materials or substances. Contact us today to learn more about this product and other washing equipment, like our undercarriage wash ramps and portable pressure washers.
Portable Refueling Stations
Drive-over spill containment is one of the most effective proactive solutions on the market today. While some sites rely on their operators to prevent fuel spills, the truth is that small mistakes happen every single day. These small leaks and drips can add up over time to have devastating effects on your environment. When investing in portable refueling stations with integrated containment pads, you ensure all excess fuel is captured, no matter what.
Enviro-Pads: The Solutions for All Your Solutions
Don’t wait for an emergency: invest in proactive and comprehensive spill containment solutions before it is too late. Not sure where to start? Contact the Enviro-Pads team today to learn more about how we can help you.
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