BioMarsh: Ask The Expert

Regarding sewer clearing, what special equipment is used to clear out the hazardous waste so that the workers are safe?

To remove waste from sewers we use a range of specialist jetting nozzles as well as using the suction to load the lorries up. This is then taken away from the site.

 

Belinda Tetteh – Sales Administrative Assistant

Belinda joined the BioMarsh Environmental LTD in November 2016 as a Sales Administrator. Belinda works closely with the Business Development team by dealing with incoming customer enquiries and assisting the sales force with daily sales administration activities. Belinda is extremely efficient and detail orientated which helps her on a day to day basis.

 

 

BioMarsh: Ask The Expert

What are household cesspools? And what are the different types of cesspools?

A cesspool is an underground container for the temporary storage of liquid waste and sewage which then has to be removed by a tanker. There are also tanks called septic tanks which are typically underground, in which sewage is collected and allowed to decompose through bacterial activity before draining by means of a soakaway. This needs to be maintained every few years.

 

Steve Strudwick – Senior Operations Manager

Steve has worked for BioMarsh Environmental Ltd for 4 ½ years. During this time, Steve has been working within the Operations department. He is currently the Senior Operations manager. Steve controls the productivity of our business and does this in conjunction with our other departments to ensure we complete the job safely and to our customer’s expectations. Steve has worked “on the tools” and has an all-round knowledge of transport and logistics and the industry that we work in.

Steve is the line manager for a large proportion of the management team within BioMarsh.

BioMarsh: Ask The Expert

What kind of training is required for ‘hazard chemical’ and ‘confined space’ work?

All confined space work where hazardous chemicals are present requires specialist PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and would also need full BA (breathing apparatus) to enter the area.

 

Debbie Read – Administrative assistant for Compliance Paperwork

Debbie joined BioMarsh Environmental LTD in November 2016 as an Administrative Assistant for Compliance Paperwork. She works closely alongside our Hazardous Waste Operations Manager ensuring that all hazardous waste loads are tracked and disposed of as per the Environment Agency regulations. She liaises with all specialist disposal sites ensuring that the paper work is filled out and fully compliant.

BioMarsh: Ask The Expert

Does high pressure water jetting help the environment?

High pressure water jetting (HPWJ) helps the environment by reducing the risk of blockages and in turn stops sewers from overflowing. If these do overflow, it can cause pollutions to land and water courses. BioMarsh also use HPWJ to clean up spills preventing any contamination of the water course.

 

Neil Scott – Logistics Manager

Neil has worked for BioMarsh Environmental Ltd since the age of 21. He spent 12 years as a driver and took the opportunity to work within the office as Logistics Manager. He now works closely with the transport team to ensure the smooth running of BioMarsh and is also the driver’s line manager.