Ensuring machinery safety and regulatory compliance is a critical priority for any production facility. At ST&L, we specialise in providing full turnkey safety solutions, helping businesses meet complex health and safety requirements without compromising productivity. In this case study, we outline how our expert engineers supported a client in implementing essential PUWER improvements on a high-risk fertiliser mixing and bagging line.
Why the Client Contacted ST&L
The client initially commissioned a PUWER assessment from another external provider for their fertiliser mixing and bagging line, which identified several critical safety concerns. However, the original provider did not offer the necessary corrective services.
Seeking a complete, end-to-end solution, the client approached ST&L to manage the required improvements and implement practical, compliant safety measures.
Project Objectives
To deliver a seamless and effective solution, our team focused on the following objectives:
- Risk Mitigation: Implement a robust strategy to manage risk reduction and control machinery hazards effectively.
- Operational Collaboration: Liaise closely with the client’s operators and production staff to design practical, user-friendly solutions that minimise any disruption to the manufacturing process.
- System Upgrades: Design and manage the installation of bespoke machinery guarding and upgrade the safety-related control system (SRCS).
ST&L’s Scope of Works
Our engineers provided a complete, end-to-end service, which included:
- Collaborating with the client to develop a detailed project plan for implementing all corrective actions.
- Drafting a comprehensive Statement of Requirement (SOR) outlining the proposed designs for guarding, interlocking, and access solutions.
- Presenting the SOR to key client stakeholders, including Project, Engineering, Health & Safety, and Operational personnel.
- Updating and securing final sign-off for the SOR.
- Providing a transparent quotation for the necessary corrective actions.
- Designing, manufacturing, installing, and commissioning the final solution. This phase included the selection, programming, validation, and pre-testing of a modular safety PLC controller.
Key Benefits Achieved
By partnering with ST&L, the client gained a tailored solution that delivered significant operational advantages:
- Guaranteed Compliance: Ensured full adherence to PUWER and health and safety legislation, protecting both staff and the business.
- Enhanced Reliability: Upgraded safety control systems and guarding improved the long-term reliability and lifecycle of the machinery.
- Cost Savings: By providing a full turnkey solution and avoiding excessive downtime, we delivered a highly cost-effective strategy that protected the client’s bottom line.
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