Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to a sulphuric acid leak at Tasman Tanning on SundayEmergency services have been called to a sulphuric acid leak at Timaru’s Tasman Tanning on Sunday afternoon. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) shift manager Brent Dunn confirmed crews from Washdyke, Temuka and Timaru arrived at the Meadows Rd, Washdyke, tannery about 2.30pm, and had managed to contain the spill by 4pm. “We’re working through the process now, and we’re in touch with Tasman Tanning about the site management going forward,” Dunn said. READ MORE:* Worksafe investigating Tasman Tanning after 'chemical exposure' sends 10 to hospital* Expansion, new jobs expected after Timaru leather business sold“The important thing is that the leak has been contained.”JOHN BISSET/Stuff A sulphuric acid leak at Tasman Tanning was contained on Sunday afternoon. On December 9, 10 people were taken to hospital from the site, with four admitted, after Fenz responded to a report of gas fumes at the property.

Source: Stuff May 09, 2021 04:30 UTC