Emergency Incident Response

Unfortunately, emergencies by their very nature happen unexpectedly and we are inadequately prepared.Image 5 Medium

Being underprepared for an emergency often has devastating results. 

This is why pre-emergency planning is critically important in any organisation or workplace. An increased awareness and understanding of the potential hazards of emergencies results in a coordinated and effective response that ultimately minimises the impact to people, property and the environment.

It is this effective response that OTEK can deliver with proven experience in the area of fuel/oil and chemical spill planning and response. 

Some services offered by OTEK specialists include the following;

  • Emergency Planning
  • Rapid Response Deployment Image 3 Medium
  • Pre-Spill and Post-spill impact investigations
  • Environmental Risk Analysis
  • Sensitivity Assessments
  • Development of contingency plans and response manuals 
  • Dispersant efficiency testing
  • Design and management of monitoring programs
  • Evaluation of mechanical cleanup equipment


In the event of a fuel or chemical spill occurring, OTEK has the relevant experience, systems/procedures and equipment developed which will effectively manage the emergency as efficiently as possible. 

Some of the services in response to a chemical or fuel spill are as follows;

  • Response technology
  • Data management in an emergency response
  • Shoreline Assessment Image 4 Medium
  • Cleanup and standby duties 
  • Provision of technical assistance, expert advice and on-site management of shoreline cleanup procedures during spill incidents
  • Setting priorities for cleanup of impacted areas
  • Community consultation
  • Regulatory liaison

 




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