Confined Space Cleaning and Surveying
Technology leads the way when it comes to solving the problem of safely and efficiently carrying out the cleaning of vessels and confined space entry. GWI operatives are fully trained and qualified in entering, traveling and working in confined spaces.
With the use specialized breathing apparatus and personal gas detection equipment our experienced operatives can safely carry out the work, ensuring attention to health & safety is adhered to at all times.
When entering a confined space GWI operates with a minimum of a 4 man crew.
GWI is confident that whatever your requirements for work in confined spaces, we will be able to provide you with a safe, efficient and on-time service.
Our confined space entry teams provide tank cleaning services for…
- Tank Farms
- Product Terminals
- Power Plants
- Refineries
- Industrial
Cleaning Managed by Human Intervention
Because of the hazardous nature of confined space entry, we’ve adapted a range of technologies and methods to safely clean tanks and vessels by human intervention. Many industries, including the processing, oil and gas sector, have an ongoing need for safe cleaning of tanks and vessels. When muds, brines, sludges, sand, scale, waxes, sediment and other such deposits need removal, it’s often the case that human intervention is still necessary; our trained operatives have access to the most technologically advanced equipment available to do the job.
Highly Trained Operatives and Proven Safety Procedures
GWI’s specially trained teams utilize proven procedures to manage the risks associated with tank cleaning and confined space entry for industries both onshore and offshore. Combined with GWI’s Safe System of Work, this ensures all projects are safely and successfully completed.
Key Features
- Highly Trained Operatives
and Proven Procedures - Specialist Equipment
- Safety First
- Explosion-proof (ex) lighting
Investing in Safety
GWI has invested heavily in breathing apparatus and equipment to ensure an absolute ‘fail safe’ operational methodology. The integrity of the primary air supply is constantly monitored by the standby man via the purification unit and/or breathing apparatus trolley. In the unlikely event that both of these systems failed the entrant is also equipped with an Escape set to ensure safe exit from the situation. Safety and quality have top priority in everything we do.
Specialist Confined Space Entry Equipment
An integrated range of specialist equipment has been assembled to maximize efficiency and minimize risk. GWI uses the latest technology in gas monitors, including portable multi-gas meters to monitor and display up to four gases simultaneously. Typically the carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulphide (H2S) toxic sensors are used, but these can be changed in the event that a specific risk assessment identifies the potential of an alternative toxic hazard. Added safety features in this system include ultra bright alarm lights and a powerful audible alarm, which coupled with a periodic green flash and bleep provide users with the confidence that monitoring is always in operation and alarms are never missed. In the case of noisy environments vibrating alarms are used.
We only use compressed air that meets breathing quality standards. Before every operation, air purity is analyzed to verify that air quality is kept within specification.