Services: Environmental

Expert in this field

Kevin Burgher B.Sc., CIP, C.Tech., EP

EFI Global Canada
Senior Vice President

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T: 902-421-6001

As with most spills, fast response reduces overall damages and costs.  EFI Global staff will typically arrive on site, review the situation, implement measures to stop or minimize the leak, implement other activities to mitigate the migration of fuel oil and then begin the assessment and remediation process, after reporting to the client and receiving authorization to proceed.

To successfully remediate these losses in a most cost effective manner, EFI Global employs the most appropriate approach or combination of approaches.  We are not tied to any one type of remediation technology and evaluate all possible technical approaches.  When necessary, we call in specialized contractors to implement various aspects of the strategy approved by the client.  Throughout the process we document all site activities to support all actions and associated costs.

Expert in this field

Kevin Burgher B.Sc., CIP, C.Tech., EP

EFI Global Canada
Senior Vice President

E:

T: 902-421-6001

As required and depending on the information relayed to us, we can contact local qualified emergency response contractors to mobilize to the site and begin the containment process.

Typically, once we arrive at the spill site we conduct an initial assessment and immediately begin any emergency response activities necessary to contain the spill, prevent migration of contaminants and mitigate the loss.

As required, we immediately notify regulatory agencies.  If the product has entered surface water, we take the appropriate actions to minimize impacts to aquatic habitats.

Once the emergency response phase is completed and conditions are stabilized, we will determine if there are residual impacts to the soil, groundwater and/or surface water that will need additional remediation.  We will report to our client with a summary of:

• Residual conditions
• Options to closure
• Estimated costs
• Timelines
• Implications
• Recommendations

At this stage, and once authorized by our client, additional investigation, remediation planning, organization and execution may be required, depending on the size and complexity of the loss.  Often all that is required is some additional excavation of impacted soils adjacent to the accident scene.

We ensure that all work done to remediate the spill complies with applicable environmental laws and guidelines.

Our personnel work closely with clients and regulatory authorities to ensure a clean up is performed in a cost-effective manner while first meeting the instructions of our client. Then, if applicable, we work to satisfy relevant and appropriate regulations while minimizing long-term liability.