Case Study: Maintenance Outage, EP Langage.

Industrial support for a planned maintenance outage

Overview

Langage Power Station, a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility, required comprehensive industrial safety services during its recent maintenance outage.  SA Safety was engaged to ensure a safe working environment, providing a range of services tailored to meet the demands of the project.

Key Services Provided

• Confined Space Rescue Team (3 personnel)
• Confined Space Entry Control (up to 10 personnel)
• Fire Sentries (up to 10 personnel)
• Plant Attendants (2 personnel)
• Pre-outage industrial cleaning
• Health & Safety Advisors
• Rope Access Services
• On-site LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) inspection

Post Outage

• Dropped object survey – rope access.
• Check gratings (three personnel, 15 days)
• Handrail check throughout site

Challenges and Strategic Responses

Unexpected findings from Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) reports necessitated adjustments in scheduling, additional rescue support workers, and extended shifts.  SA Safety’s agile and proactive response to the changing requirements ensured that all safety measures were upheld and cost-effectiveness maintained even amidst evolving project demands.

 The flexibility you gave us was outstanding. You met all of our requirements and worked with us to find the most cost-effective solutions to some of the unplanned shifts etc. This flexibility is greatly appreciated from all of the Langage team

Two working-at-height incidents that had the potential for serious consequences were identified by SA safety personnel.  By proactive intervention, the team was instrumental in averting potential injuries or fatalities, underscoring the organisation’s commitment to fostering a robust safety culture.  

Without the intervention and courageous conversations from your team, these incidents could have led to serious injury or even a fatality.  This gives EP Langage a great indication of the safety culture within SA Safety, who are never willing to “walk on by”.

A medical emergency occurred during the outage.  The Langage shift team required additional first aid support with a contractor who had felt unwell and had difficulty breathing, and the SA Safety team were tasked with responding.

The way they dealt with the first aid incident was a credit to themselves, you and your organisation. The level of first aid competence was outstanding and this has not only been recognised by EP Langage personnel, but also our contract partner as well as the Ambulance Service themselves.

Housekeeping and Safety Standards

SA Safety’s commitment to maintaining a safe working environment significantly enhanced operational efficiency. The proactive housekeeping measures by our Plant Attendants, working alongside the Langage team, were instrumental in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment, gaining very positive feedback during safety leadership tours. 

They have done a fantastic job keeping our plant clean and tidy throughout the outage.  I have no doubt that without their hard work, we would have seen an increase in housekeeping issues.  Instead, most of our leadership tours this year actually identified how clean, tidy and safe the plant was looking.

Holewatcher Internal Audit Competence

A very positive audit scored 100% in compliance for the competence of rescue support workers onsite. The audit’s result reflects the high standards maintained by SA Safety and their dedication to continuous improvement and excellence.

Looking Ahead

SA Safety’s dedicated industrial support services during the Langage Power Station outage exemplify our commitment to safety and operational excellence. By taking a proactive approach, remaining flexible in response to challenges, and always delivering outstanding emergency management, we maintain a safe working environment and always strive to go above and beyond for our clients.

Will Cole, HSE Advisor at EP Langage, expressed his gratitude for the outstanding service,  teamwork and close working relationship provided by SA Safety, where that every outage is a collective effort where safety remains paramount:

May I thank you again for the outstanding service you continue to provide Langage and the safety assurance you give us with excellent competence for services we receive via yourselves.  The service, competence and positive attitudes you continue to provide (for) us at Langage don’t go unnoticed and we value your contributions to our outages.