In this 70th episode, I discuss "What Is The Proper Way To Perform Solid Surface Remediation?"

In order to properly perform solid surface remediation, a systematic plan needs to be created and put into action.

The systematic plan should include, An Initial Site Assessment, Research of Environmental Compliance, A Feasibility Evaluation, A Remediation Design, Implementation of The Design Plan and Finally, Confirmatory Sampling and Closure.

The approach is the same as when remediating soil and water, however, the difference is the speed at which things take place. When something needs to be remediated from a solid surface, the actions need to take place much faster and for this reason, most of the time, the actions happen at the same time.

In short, the first step is to contain the contaminate to prevent further spreading of the contaminate. Once contained, the bulk of it needs to be addressed by getting it up through use of an absorbent, vacuum or other means to address the bulk of it. Once this has been completed, it's time to address the residue contamination that is still present. This can be done by the use of some cleaning agent of a detergent, surfactant, neutralizing agent and/or a chemical oxidizing agent. After this has been done, it's time to rinse and dry the solid surface to make sure that it is completely cleaned and remediated. This can be documented by the use of clean soil as an absorbent to test which can be performed by your Hanby Soil Field Test Kit and by sending off for Third Party Lab validation. All these steps are important validation that the solid surface has been fully remediate in order to avoid any hazard liability.

Documentation of everything is key. The more the better! Overkill erroring on the side of caution, by providing the most details possible, is the best approach saving time for everyone involved!

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