Revolutionizing confined space safety management: a case study
Paper Number: Peer reviewed paper APOGCE-2020-AJ19152
Elie Daher and Darrell Dowd, from United Safety, present a groundbreaking approach to confined space safety management in their peer-reviewed paper APOGCE-2020-AJ19152, titled “Revolutionizing Confined Space Safety Management: A Case Study.” The paper was presented at the SPE Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition held from November 17 to 19, 2020. Addressing the challenges of ensuring safety during confined space work, the authors highlight the conventional reliance on safety attendants stationed outside the confined space. They introduce a transformative solution leveraging technological advancements, integrating gas detection, video surveillance, two-way communication, access control, and a centralized command center. The innovative system, featuring real-time gas detection, day-night vision cameras both inside and outside vessels, video recording, and communication tools, enhances safety, boosts productivity, and reduces costs.
Air Quality Test Kit
The P41-R is an air quality sampling kit that enables the control of impurities in compressed breathing air, which are dangerous to human health.
Key Benefits
- Clean and safe breathing air for your workforce.
- Improved confidence in breathing air gear.
WindSock
Designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed.
RevolveAir
This fill station from Scott Safety can simultaneously charge two breathing air cylinders while two cylinders are being exchanged on the outside of the chamber, speeding up the refilling process.
Hose Reel, 300 psi
This Hose Reel is made of metal and is used for storing 300psi, 100 ft-1/4” hose. It is spring driven and self-retracting.
Key Features
- Holds 100′ of 1/4″ Low-Pressure Hose
- Includes Ball Stop
- 1/2″ Female Pipe Threads
- Spring Rewind
Air Blower
The Air Blower is designed to keep your site clear from accumulation of hazardous gases and vapors.
Bauer K20-D
A reliable and robust diesel-powered compressor capable of charging both cascade airline breathing systems and cylinders for portable breathing apparatus. It is equipped with Programmable Logic Controller display that controls the compressor functions.
Air TreQ™ Transit
The Air TreQ™ Transit is a compact breathing air delivery system designed for in transit situations where space is limited.
Key Benefits
- Serves as a portable breathing air storage system that can be used to extend breathing air supply by up to one (1) hour.
- Lightweight and portable, it can be carried using a free hand like a tool box allowing personnel the comfort of having the additional air supply.
- Optional shoulder strap support for added convenience, security and increased productivity.
Confined Space Monitoring System – TeQ Shield™ Guardian Flyer
Are you doing everything to keep your confined space workers safe?
Keeping personnel safe while working inside confined spaces without delaying projects and increasing costs is one of the most challenging tasks during turnarounds. TeQ Shield™ Guardian provides reliable monitoring and two-way communication in high risk, poor visibility areas like confined spaces resulting in enhanced safety of workers in hazardous environments.
This flyer will give you details on TeQ Shield™ Guardian, a system that combines gas detection, video cameras, two-way communication and access control to create an effective solution for confined space monitoring.
Calibration Kit
Cost effective calibration and bump test management
This impact-resistant calibration kit ensures trouble-free transportation and increased safety.
Key Benefits
- The calibration kit helps to improve the measurement performance of the gas monitor instruments.
- Reduce measurement errors and improve consistency between measurements.
Air TreQ™ Blinder Flyer
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Air TreQ™ Escape Flyer
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MGC Pump
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MeshGuard
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