News & Insights
Keep up to date with all the latest industry news from Occupli
News & Insights
Keep up to date with all the latest industry news from Occupli
Facilities that use forklifts for moving and lifting heavy goods require charging stations for forklifts. When forklifts use lead-acid batteries, the charging stations pose an explosion risk. During the charging process of lead-acid batteries, ionization occurs at the...
On the 06th of June 2016, the ‘M.V Rose of Aran’ was berthed at the Pier at Inis Oirr Island to transfer passengers. Whilst alongside and when the passengers were disembarking the vessel over the gangway, the vessel’s stern drifted off the berth and the end of the...
When discussing risk, we typically consider two key aspects: frequency and severity. The higher the frequency and severity, the greater the risk. But what are the factors that influence the frequency and severity of risks? In process safety, we analyse risks by...
When we arrive at a site or enter a facility, the first impression we get is of its safety culture. You can sense it from the first moment. You see how employees use their PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) and how they operate work-related vehicles. This is a...
In some Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP), there are petrol stations or industrial plants that use, store or produce flammable liquid are located in their catchment. In such cases, we need to consider the risk of sewer contamination by petrol and other flammable...
Some facilities use toxic gas, such as ammonia, during their production processes. In such cases, a Shelter-in-Place (SIP) procedure may be required on site. SIP is one part of the emergency response plan that allows people to stay indoors rather than evacuating in...
Monday, October 7th saw the launch of Occupli's brand-new Fire and Rescue Training video. This video was created by John Drummey and For over 25 years, Occupli has been at the forefront of fire and rescue training, delivering practical, hands-on courses that prepare...
This week, our consultants are discussing why fire risk assessments are needed in facilities storing and handling ammonium nitrate fertilizers. Fertilizers are commonly used in agriculture because of its efficiency in enhancing plant growth and they are produced in...
Confined Spaces A confined space can be any space of an enclosed nature where there is a risk of death or serious injury from hazardous substances or dangerous conditions. For a space to be classified as Confined Space one or more of the following hazards must be...
For this week's article we spoke to Karolina Pamula, who joined Occupli this Summer as part of a Student Safety Engineer Internship. Karolina was a fantastic addition to the company over the last few months, so we were keen to get her thoughts on the experience. "I...
Last week, we announced Occupli's newest acquisition, Swedish VR fire training company Vobling. The Vobling VR Fire Trainer is an advanced virtual reality training tool designed to simulate real-life fire emergencies without the risks associated with live fire...
Why Install Fire Detectors? Fire detectors provide early warning of fire, allowing prompt action to control the fire before it spreads, minimizing property damage and saving lives. They alert occupants, giving them time to evacuate safely, and can activate fire...
Occupli, owned by Irish private-equity firm Erisbeg, the largest Irish-based international provider of environmental health and safety training, is proud to announce the acquisition of Vobling and to introduce the VR Fire Trainer™ to the market....
There are many risks associated with high noise levels in the workplace. The most obvious one being hearing impairment and at times hearing loss. It was found that loud environments can also lead to interference with communication and hence, increase the probability...
Explosion Protection Measures Sometime after commencing manufacturing in 1995, the staff at Hayes Lemmerz International observed copious accumulations of dust which migrated to working area and were beginning to create a hazard. They installed the infamous dust...
In the case of many major incidents such as explosions, a series of smaller scale incidents and near misses can be observed. It is important for plants to record and investigate those incidents as in many cases they foreshadow a major accident and could possibly help...