Confined Space Safety – Our Success Stories
Case studies that show how we have created superior solutions for confined space safety situations - call Total Safety UK today.
Improved safety in confined spaces during a large-scale turnaround
The Challenge -
24-hour monitoring for numerous confined spaces
A refinery operated by one of the world’s largest Oil & Gas companies was planning a major turnaround that involved entry into 89 different confined spaces. To reduce the risks associated with this activity, 24-hour coverage, continuous gas monitoring and visibility within the areas were required. The goal was to improve overall safety and reliability from traditional hole-watch methods
Our Solution -
Innovative Centralised Confined Space Monitoring
In order to more effectively manage worker safety within the confined spaces, we installed our fully integrated Centralised Confined Space Monitoring (CCSM) system, based on specific project requirements. Using advanced technologies, the system connected key safety equipment and highly-specialized operators/technicians to monitor workers in the confined spaces, all from a centralised control room. The solution included 89 Single-Point Monitors (SPM) as well as the required safety monitoring equipment to ensure compliance in each of the confined spaces, including:
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Electronic access control
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Atmospheric monitoring
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Video monitoring
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Two-way communication
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Visual & audible alarm
A team of highly trained and experienced personnel, consisting of 38 operators/technicians, provided around-the-clock coverage over two alternating shifts to ensure the comprehensive monitoring of entrants.
Customer Benefits -
A safer and more efficient turnaround.
Entrants to the confined spaces gained improved lines of communication and visibility by the operators in the control room, responsible for safeguarding the workers in the hazardous areas.
Because the system integrated the safety components required for confined space entry compliance regulations and connected them to a central monitoring platform, it proved to be more reliable and efficient than the traditional hole-watch method.
The system monitored 34,550 confined spaces entries over 105 days of continuous monitoring and gathered key performance data, providing insights to ensure compliance, productivity and safety throughout the project.
With the CCSM solution in place, 180 attendants once required by previous monitoring methods were replaced by a team of 38 experienced personnel, reducing the number at-risk employees in critical path areas by 79%.
Improved safety in confined spaces during a Waste to Energy outage
The Challenge -
24-hour monitoring for numerous confined spaces
A Waste to Energy facility operated by one of the UK’s energy companies was planning an outage that involved entry into 12 different confined spaces. To reduce the risks associated with this activity, 24-hour coverage, continuous gas monitoring and visibility within the areas were required. The goal was to improve overall safety and reliability from traditional Safety Attendants & Hole - Watch methods.
Our Solution -
Innovative Centralised Confined Space Monitoring
In order to more effectively manage worker safety within the confined spaces, we installed our fully integrated Centralised Confined Space Monitoring (CCSM) system, based on specific project requirements. Using advanced technologies, the system connected key safety equipment and highly specialised operators/technicians to monitor workers in the confined spaces, all from a centralised control room. The solution included 12 Single-Point Monitors (SPM) as well as the required safety monitoring equipment to ensure compliance in each of the confined spaces, including:
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Electronic access control
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Atmospheric monitoring
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Video monitoring
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Two-way communication
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Visual & audible alarm
A team of highly trained and experienced personnel, consisting of 4 operators/technicians, provided around-the-clock coverage over two alternating shifts to ensure the comprehensive monitoring of entrants.
Customer Benefits -
A safer and more efficient turnaround
Entrants to the confined spaces gained improved lines of communication and visibility by the operators in the control room, responsible for safeguarding the workers in the hazardous areas.
Because the system integrated the safety components required for confined space entry compliance regulations and connected them to a central monitoring platform, it proved to be more reliable and efficient than the traditional hole- watch method.
The system monitored 865 confined spaces entries over 23 days of continuous monitoring and gathered key performance data, providing insights to ensure compliance, productivity and safety throughout the project.
