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It is now one year since DSEAR and ATEX became compulsory for all plants where hazardous materials are processed or stored with a requirement to ensure that plant and equipment has been risk assessed and is inspected, maintained and repaired in accordance with the directives.
Research indicates that a significant number of operators have neither prepared the mandated Explosive Protection Document nor implemented a suitable inspection regime. Many plants don't even have an adequate asset register or the means of creating one.
Not only does failure to comply put an operation at risk of penalties or suspension of operations notices, failure to address the regulations could also result in inefficiencies and missed cost saving opportunities. It could also be increasing the cost of meeting corporate governance obligations in terms of risk management and environmental commitments.
A number of operators have sought to rely on existing CMMS and ERP packages. However these do not offer the flexibility or integrity to manage and evidence inspections or to embrace mobile data capture other than through simplistic bolt on hand held applications that have limited compatibility. In addition the cost and time to adopt has proved to be prohibitive.
Our customers include BP Chemicals, Croda, Akzo Nobel and Warwick International and all are regular users of our IndEx software for ATEX electrical inspections. These clients report benefits that include:
- Reduction in contractor man-hours of 40%
(with an increase in inspections completed)Increase in productivity as faults are identified and rectified much more quicklyData integrity massively improvedIncrease in speed and efficiency of inspectionsIndEx is available in a number of configurations to suit the needs and budgets of every organisation that falls within the DSEAR and ATEX net. To find out more contact Tracey Marshall on 0870 8508023 or email tracey.marshall@terringtondm.com.
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| UPM-Kymmene UK has recently extended the use of Transform to cover its entire plant after assessing the value of the Transform tool. This case study shows how they are using Transform to improve the speed and efficiency of vital plant inspections and enabling an overview of how the plant is performing to be gained far more quickly. |
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| Corus Northern Engineering Services have recently upgraded their IndEX system to incorporate a web browser, enabling them to use IndEX across their UK sites and manage their ATEX inspections from a central location. |
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Terrington will be attending Offshore Europe in September 2007 with NOF Energy and we'd be delighted to see you there. The exhibition houses the leading service companies and operators from around the globe with the technology and solutions to optimise E&P excellence. It provides a unique environment in which to browse, discuss and assess the technologies of a wide variety of companies, saving you time and maximising your effectiveness.
We will also be attending HazardEx in the Regions in Cork on 18th September, an essential event for anyone involved in the safe and efficient operation of hazardous area plant and equipment.
Please contact Tracey Marshall if you would like to attend either of these events. |
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| We are currently developing an electronic logbook to interface to our software systems. Designed to replace any written paper logbooks this will remove the communication problems that exist within companies both large and small. We'll let you know more in future editions of the update. |
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CNR has chosen our FisCal metering software for their T-Block, B-Block, Ninian Southern and Central and Murchison platforms. BP has also chosen FisCal for their new Angola project.
Terrington Data Management has recently joined Humber Chemical Focus and the North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) to better our understanding of the chemical industry and its needs. Both organisations provide excellent support to the industry and offer opportunities for relevant companies to discuss regional and industry issues. |
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