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Accuworx Responds to Open Water Spill

2012-01-13T14:07:00.000-05:00

The Accuworx Open water spill response team was activated last week to assist in the recovery of a hydraulic oil release into the French River. Accuworx responded to the incident with their river boom deployment boat, 1000 feet of river boom, multiple vac trucks and crew. The condition of the river was a concern, as river currents were very strong. Successful booming of the impact was achieved after securing an ice covered bay for the site of product recovery. Ice was broken up with use of prop wash and picks. Weather conditions were into the -20C region. Full survival suits and PPE were worn to ensure the safety of the crew. Product recovery was made difficult due to the high lift required by the vac truck. The rock face was a 200 foot vertical lift and another 100 foot horizontal pull. The 6400 cfm Accuworx Super Vac achieved recovery while maintaining no frozen hoses thanks to a few of the crews cold water vac tricks. The recovery was a success. Multiple bags of impacted ice and 18000L of impacted water was recovered. The river was returned to its natural state and a timely demob ensued.

Accuworx Headlines at International Sites and Spills Expo

2011-10-17T10:45:00.001-04:00

Accuworx will be headlining the first ever combined International Sites and Spills Expo. We will be showcasing our latest assets and technologies geared towards the Remediation and Spills Response Service Industry. Come see us at Booth 101 and 102, and speak to one of our representatives about these valuable services.

Exhibit Hall hours are:

Thursday, November 3: 9am – 5pm

Friday, November 4: 9am – 3pm

For more event information, visit www.sitesandspills.com

Accuworx Cleans up Fuel Spill in Oakville

2011-10-04T15:04:00.001-04:00

The Canadian Coast Guard mobilized Accuworx last week to assume command on a major fuel spill into the waters of Lake Ontario. The contaminent discharged was Supreme gasoline from a failed transfer coupling. Due to the explosive nature and vast area, Accuworx deployed their Marine Team and Environmental Spills Management Team. Shore line protection was ensured through the rapid mobilization of 3000 feet of open water boom. Accuworxs’ Intrinsically safe Vacuum Trucks were stationed at several points for collection of fuel though specially designed skimming devices used during the Deep water Horizon Event in the Gulf of Mexico. All collected fuels were brought to Accuworxs’ recycling facility and returned to the transportor for reuse.

Accuworx performs Critical service for Region of Halton

2011-09-21T16:12:00.001-04:00

The Region of Halton recently called in the Expertise of Accuworx to perform work at the Skyway Waste Water Treatment Plant in Burlington. The plant needed their Centrate tanks cleaned immediately to perform work on their blower systems. The tanks could only be locked out for an 8 hour period, due to biosolids needing to be dewatered by the plant Centrifuges. Accuworx performed the work in six hours, the plants mechanical department performed the work on the blower system and the tanks were back on line. There was no disruption to the dewatering portion of the plant. The plant called in Accuworx the following day to do regular maintenance at the facility due to equipment and personnel efficiencies.

Accuworx Successfully Completes Digester Clean out for OCWA

2011-09-21T15:58:00.001-04:00

Ontario Clean Water Agency contracted Accuworx to perform a Digester Clean out at the Clarkson Waste Water Treatment plant in Mississauga. An Accuworx team mobilized, complete with a High Powered Vacuum Truck, Confined Space Entry and Rescue Personnel and all associated safety equipment. Our high powered Vacuum Trucks (6400 CFM) the largest of its kind in Canada, performed the clean out in a rapid, safe and efficient manor. Timing was very important, and due to the quick cleaning, OCWA personnel were able to get the digester back on line having minimal disruption to the plant systems.

Cameco calls on Accuworx Expertise

2011-09-07T10:48:00.001-04:00

Last month, Cameco, one of the world’s largest Uranium companies called on Accuworx to perform some high pressure cleaning and Vacuum services throughout their plant. Due to the very sensitive nature of the work performed, some information was not abled to be published. Highly trained Accuworx staff had to endure a 12 hour Orientation, Fit testing, extensive physical fitness testing, Police background checks, and Proof of Training. All components were executed on time and schedule, eliminating any down time for Cameco. Accuworx will be returning for scheduled shut down work in November.

Rob Malda

Business Manager

Accuworx Inc.

O 416 410 7222

C 416 889 1812

www.accuworx.ca

Accuworx Staff Enhance Skills at Advanced Tank Car Specialist Course

2011-03-28T23:46:00.003-04:00

Two Accuworx employees will embark on a one-week training expedition to Pueblo, Colorado at HazMat Emergency Response Training Center to take Advanced Tank Car Specialist Course. Accuworx is committed to keeping our staff at the leading edge in terms of technology and knowledge. The training center is heralded as being the foremost authority on Tank Car training.

Accuworx Wins Tender from The City of Toronto

2011-03-10T23:45:00.002-05:00

Accuworx awarded City Toronto Tender to Remove and Dispose Incinerator Ash: Contract value is $840,225.00

Emergency Response Team Responds to Train Derailment

2011-01-28T23:36:00.014-05:00

Accuworx Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Team is onsite at the Severn Falls Trains Derailment site activating response resources. This video shows Accuworx in Action at the derailment where one of our Vacuum Trucks is being loaded onto a Hytracker unit and then taken deep into the bush.

You can also click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYY_BFmDo7A&feature=related

Bill McMenemy, Field Manager at Accuworx, was the Team Leader for this derailment clean up. Bill heads Accuworx’s Emergency Service division and was formerly with Newalta (Philip Services) with over 18 years experience in the industry.

Emergency Response to a River Spill

2010-08-17T21:17:00.001-04:00

A large fuel oil spill into Toronto’s West Don River activated Accuworx ER assets as we were hired to respond, contain and remediate the spill. Kevin Solski, Accuworx Corporate Health and Safety Manager, was instrumental in liasoning with all relevant authorities and ensuring that all our crew worked safely. Kevin is the former EHS Manager of Auburn Industrial (an international service provider in the Mining industry) and holds a degree of Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Health and Safety from Ryerson University.

Due to the West Don River experiencing swift river currents during the clean up operations and the fluctuating water levels that are taking place, Kevin developed policies and procedures in conjunction with the Ministry of Labour that facilitated our employees to safely recover the fuel oil from the river and also clean the contaminated vegetation on the shoreline.

Reducing Costs Using Centrifuge Technology

2010-04-02T23:48:00.000-04:00

We were recently called in by an industrial client to de-water a waste storage lagoon onsite using centrifuge technology. Rob Malda, Accuworx Business Manager and formerly Manager of Terratec Environmental/American Water, brought his 15 years of experience into this job. Rob arranged for a full audit of the customer’s requirements, took sludge samples for polymer assessment, estimated the quantity of sludge to be extracted, and arranged for the job area and work schedule for the project.

One of the greatest advantages of using centrifuge technology for de-watering residual waste lagoons is that it allows the client to dramatically reduce the costs of transportation and disposal. Mobile treatment systems are a specialty of Accuworx. Learn more about our waste minimization technologies and industrial cleaning services here.