Specialist and rapid response for chemical incidents.

HERS is a service designed specifically for transporters of packaged, hazardous goods. It helps organisations go beyond the factory gate in providing safe ways of working. Specifically, HERS allows your transport incidents to be responded to swiftly, correctly and efficiently…any time of day or night.

HERS has been developed by four organisations that care deeply about safety. Each is a recognised expert in their field and HERS ensures fast incident response to reduce operational and insurance risks.

You can find out more about these organisations below.

HERS is supported by:

The Hazchem Network www.hazchemnetwork.co.uk	Operating out of purpose-built premises in Rugby, the Hazchem Network is the specialist hub-and-spoke pallet network for hazardous goods. The haulage companies that belong to the Hazchem Network are all audited to maintain the highest standards of safety. If your haulier is a member of the Hazchem Network they will already belong to HERS. Each of their trailers that carry Dangerous Goods will display an identification decal along with the HERS emergency telephone number.
NCEC – UK’s National Chemical Emergency Centre www.the-ncec.com	All HERS emergency calls are answered by NCEC Emergency Responders who staff the response centre around the clock. NCEC has over 30 years experience of running the UK's National Chemical Emergency Centre. It is this expertise and experience that allows it to provide information and advice on how to handle all incidents involving chemicals. If required, a clean-up response team from DV Howells will be mobilised.
DV Howells Ltd. www.dvhowells.com	Specialist vehicles, equipment and PPE are readily available to DV Howells’ Rapid Response teams, who may be called into action at any time. The company has nationwide coverage and the expertise and resources to provide a professional and complete clean-up response to chemical spillages.
OAMPS Petroleum Insurance and Risk Management www.oamps.co.uk	Specialist insurers for chemical and petroleum industries, OAMPS are the market leader in the UK and Ireland for downstream Petrochemical Risks. They have their own teams of Health & Safety and Risk Management consultants and all claims are handled by industry-trained staff.

To find your local Hazchem Network member company simply visit:
www.hazchemnetwork.co.uk/members.htm
and click on your postcode.