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Petrochemical & Power

In this sector we are mainly dealing with Oil Refineries, Power Stations, Chemical Companies, Steelworks, Pharmaceutical manufacture/ research etc. These types of sites can be vast in size with large amounts of contracting work taking place on in many cases “live” process systems or as part as time constrained shut down periods. The processes on these sites are by their nature is often potentially high risk and as such Safety is a high priority and usually highly controlled by the Companies concerned.

With its long term expertise in scaffolding safety, Safety and Access Ltd has provided these sites with an independent outside view on Scaffolding Safety on sites which sometimes have 100’s if not 1000’s of scaffolds erected. We can offer these sites a vast selection of services aimed at not only scaffolding but Working at Height in general; individual services include:

  • Independent statutory 7 days scaffold inspections
  • Setting up and running of “Scafftag” system
  • Scaffold contract auditing (safety, cost, efficiency)
  • Shutdown and Project cover for scaffolding safety monitoring
  • Scaffolding/ work at Height audits
  • Measurement of scaffolding against a schedule of rate, including advice on whether the most appropriate and cost effective scaffold was supplied
  • Provision of Scaffolding Co-Ordinator in pre-contract and contract roles
  • Assistance with planning access provision for shutdowns or project work
  • Scaffolders safe working practices audits
  • Development and running of on-site scaffolding management committees
  • Scaffolding design and suitability advice
  • Development of scaffolding specifications and procedures
  • Development of and/or checking of scaffolding and work at height risk assessments and  scaffold plans (method statements)
  • Scaffolding incident/accident investigations
  • Advice on specialist solutions to work at height problems
  • Bespoke Training solutions
  • Safety Management training including behavioural safety

 

In addition we can provide a Supply Chain Management service to assist you in development of long term partnering relationships with your key suppliers and sub-contractors ensuring compliance with competence and capability requirements along with cost savings that come with mutually beneficial relationships.

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