Case Study: INFRATEC Training and Greenergy Collaboration

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Background

Greenergy, a leading supply and transport solution for fuels to its customer's sites, faced operational challenges related to confined space entries at their plant. These entire are essential but come with high risks and the potential for significant downtime if not handled efficiently and safely. To address these challenges, Greenergy sought specialised training for their staff to become self-sufficient in deploying confined space entrants and rescue teams. They turned to INFRATEC Training, known for its expertise in safety training and confined space operations, to enhance their teams's capabilities. 

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Objectives

1. Enhance Self-Sufficiency: Enable Greenergy's staff to independently manage confined space entries and rescue. 

2. Minimise Downtime: Reduce operational delays associate with confined space procedures. 

3. Ensure Safety and Compliance: Maintain high safety standards and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

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Training Implementation:

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Phase 1: Initial Training

INFRATEC Training commence with a comprehensive training program focused on high-risk confined space entry and rescue techniques. The training included:

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• Classroom Instruction: Covering theoretical aspects of confined space regulations, potential hazards and emergency procedures. 

• Practical Exercises: Hands-on training in simulated confined space environments to develop practical skills. 

• Assessment and certification: Evaluation participants to ensure they met competency standards. 

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Phase 2: On-Site Support

To build confidence and ensure practical application of skills, INFRATEC Training provided on-site supervisors for each confined space entry performed by Greenergy. 

These Supervisors:

• assisted in initial entires to offering guidance and support.

• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and procedures. 

• Helped troubleshoot any challenges that arose during operations. 

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Phase 3: Ongoing Competency Maintenance

INFRATEC Training committed to maintaining high competency levels through a monthly rotation schedules. During these visits, they conducted:

• Refresher Training: Reinforcing key concepts and practices in confined space entry and rescue. 

• Advanced Techniques: Introducing new methods and technologies to improve efficiency and safety.

• Competency Assessments: Regular evaluations to ensure continued adherence to safety standard.

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Outcomes

1. Increased Self-Sufficiency: Greenergy's staff became proficient in managing confined space entries and rescues without external assistance. 

2. Reduced Downtime: With trained and confident teams, Greenergy experienced fewer delays, leading to more efficient plant operations. 

3. Enhanced Safety: The rigorous training and ongoing support ensured that safety standards were consistently met, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring regulatory compliance. 

4. Continuous Improvement: The monthly training rotations allowed for continuous improvement and adaptation to any new challenges or changes in regulations. 

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Conclusion

The collaboration between INFRATEC Training and Greenergy demonstrates the importance of specialised training and ongoing support in managing high-risk operational tasks. Through a structured training program, on-site supervision, and regular competency maintenance, INFRATEC Training successfully empowered Greenergy's teams to handle confined space entries and rescue efficiently and safely, resulting in minimised downtime and enhance safety. This case study underscores the value of investing in employee training and development to achieve operational excellence and safety compliance. 

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