For hazmat transporters and shippers, program offers

expert spill control, compliance and heightened security

Spill Center®, a leading hazardous materials support and environmental claims management company, offers a comprehensive accidental Spill Control, Compliance and Security Program for transporters and shippers of hazardous materials. Spill Center ’s expertise includes environmental/safety regulatory compliance, emergency spill response management, and claims resolution, negotiation and settlement. The Spill Center program is designed to help subscribers control costs and limit liability arising from accidental releases of hazardous materials, diesel fuel, and other regulated materials. Benefits include:  

·         Advanced Hazmat Security via Spill Center ’s custom hazmat tracking and integrated communications, combining satellite tracking technology, wireless communications, online access and specialized databases. Real-time monitoring of hazmat shipments provides improved security of hazardous materials and rapid response to incidents. Included is Aries Messenger(R), Spill Center ’s proprietary software/hardware interface that enables any asset tracking system to send faxes, pages, e-mail and text messages to customized distribution/notification lists and company databases. Asset tracking data and alerts are delivered to key personnel automatically, eliminating the need for your personnel to constantly 'watch the screen.'  

·         Customized Spill Contingency Plan tailored to your company’s needs with detailed spill-handling and reporting instructions to keep you well prepared to properly handle accidental spills, even at night, on weekends and on holidays, anywhere in North America.  

·         Trained Compliance Associates staff a Spill Hotline 24/7 to provide expert guidance, activate your contingency plan in the event of a spill, and take steps to initiate site cleanup and remediation. Spill Center staff includes legal, technical and environmental specialists.

·         Continuously Updated Listings of nearly 4,000 qualified cleanup contractors and waste disposal companies throughout North America are maintained in an online database for 24/7 access. Contractor capabilities and insurance coverages are also on file.  

·         All Required Reports, written and telephonic, are handled to ensure that you stay in compliance with regulatory requirements and avoid penalties for failure to report to the proper authorities. Current local, state and federal reporting requirements are maintained in a database to quickly determine which reports must be completed following spills and when.  

·         Thorough Documentation of all reporting and remediation activities performed on behalf of subscribers to limit environmental liability and establish legal defense against any third-party claims that may arise from spills.  

·         Invoice Auditing Service is available for expert review of charges from cleanup contractors, emergency responders and other service providers to ensure fair pricing vs. accepted standards and accuracy. Any inflated charges are negotiated down.  

·         Proprietary Automated Systems developed by Spill Center track incidents, produce standard and customized reports, and generate root cause analysis data for subscribers. The information helps identify conditions and trends that can be addressed to improve safety.  

For more information, contact Spill Center, 22 Kane Industrial Dr., Hudson MA 01749, Tel. 978-568-1922, or visit the Spill Center's integrated website: www.spillcenter.com. Become a subscriber, ask questions, even complete your customized Spill Contingency Plan online, anytime, anywhere.

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