Health Hazard Control Solutions for Petrochemical, Oil & Gas Facilities

Download RVT's best practice guide to discover how to keep workers safe during turnarounds, repair works and maintenance projects.

Turnarounds and maintenance projects are critical to the success of petrochemical, oil and gas assets. If delayed or poorly executed, the facility could face significant downtime and suffer financial losses. Once complete, it ensures the smooth operation of the plant along with maximum productivity and profitability.

During maintenance works and shutdowns, here are some of the challenges you need to be mindful of:

- Activities such as painting, welding and burning which can create dangerous fumes that can quickly damage a person's health if not controlled

- Working in confined spaces with limited airflow, there may also be the risk of explosion if a project is based in a flammable or explosive atmosphere

- During maintenance and repair work, the use of power tools to cut, grind, drill or prepare a surface can create harmful dusts as well as other hazardous and flammable airborne contaminants. Flammable dust could also create an explosion risk.

- A heat-controlled environment can be essential to assist with paint drying and curing times, especially within encapsulated structures

Download a copy of this guide to discover how to manage these challenges, remain compliant with legislation, keep everyone safe and your project on track.