This title spares no details on how difficult an oil spill cleaner's job is, and emphasizes the necessity for such workers. The beginning outlines the causes of oil spills and discusses the subsequent damage to humans and animals who come in contact with the toxic substance. The book reveals the conditions and tasks faced by oil spill cleaners and the safety measures they must observe. A chapter on "Becoming an Oil Spill Cleaner" specifies the qualifications and skills needed for several different careers in this messy field.
