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Emergency Spill
Response
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In the event of a hazardous or
non-hazardous spill, UST can meet all of your collection, clean
up, containment, disposal and transportation needs. UST is ready
for emergency spill response with our emergency response
trailers. Fully equipped and stocked with specialized tools and
supplies, we can respond rapidly to a wide range of
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What is a Reportable
Spill in Ohio?
Oil in or on water,
any visible sheen.
Oil into environment, greater than 25 gallons.
Crude oil from extraction storage facility, 210 gallons.
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Congratulations !
UST recently awarded four
certificates of achievement through our CONTINUING EDUCATION
PROGRAM.
Four members of the spill response / supervision team were
awarded CARGO TANKER SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION.
This program is designed to enhance the available resources by
keeping the staff informed and trained in the latest technology
and field procedures.
Six more members of the Emergency Response Team
recently completed the FRA Roadway Worker Training that was
enacted Sept. 1, 2007, 49 CFR 214 Standard.
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Emergency Spill Response Crews: |
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An extensively trained crew,
ready to respond to critical incidents ranging from severe
chemical spills to orphan drum recovery. |
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 | Ongoing training including
tabletop spill exercises, real life entry training, weather
effects and "surrounding situation" training keeps the spill
team ever-ready to mitigate the release. |
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 | "UST has successfuly
completed CHWMEG audit. Considered one of the highest
standards of the industry" |
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Post
Incident Reporting in Ohio EPA format with photos, maps
and additional required data.
Highly Trained Personnel.
Dedicated Equipment.
Experienced Project Managers.
Always updated on the latest information, practices and
techniques from industry leaders.
Professional Relationships with Regulators (EPA, DOT and
other related agencies) |
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Our Technical Monitoring
Instruments:
 | Multi-gas atmospheric monitors
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 | Lumex Mercury vapor analyzer
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 | Non-contact
(laser) Thermometer |
 | Radiation detector
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 | Photo ionization detector
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 | Fuel/water interface probe
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 | Anenometer
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 | Moisture content identifiers
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 | Site investigations including direct push
soil boring with water collection capabilities. |
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Equipment:
 | Resources dedicated include:
trailers, testing and monitoring equipment, and pneumatic
drain plugs from 6" to 24" diameter. |
 | Boats, skimmers, portable
containment devices and all of the combined resources
coupled with determinate, dedicated, conscientious and
well-trained members make the emergency response team an
industry-wide leader. |
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UST is
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The first-rate
training UST associates attain and the dedication by the entire
company to the customer combines to make UST an emergency
response team with a wide-ranging client base. From worldwide
aggregate mining conglomerates, telecommunications providers,
auto manufacturers, utility companies / trucking companies and
single-site service stations, each project is handled with both
integrity and professionalism.
UST is committed to and practices safety and education for our
employees, our clients and the public. We recognize the need for
a rapid and safe response to spills and releases without
charging extra fees. We know the spill cleanup business and we
know cost management is a key to your business success.
Together, we can balance the needs of the industry with concern
for the environment. |
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For more information about our Emergency
Response program contact :
jmccomas@ust-env.com |
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