Fire safety systems upgraded and automated across pharmaceutical site

The challenge

Upgraded safety system installed at 15 locations on site

Our client, a global pharmaceuticals company, required the upgrade to its fire detection and prevention system across 15 handling locations for dangerous fluids at the site. The new system included automatic fire detection and foam extinguishers that could operate over the top of tankers transporting flammable and potentially explosive fluids. Large underground storage tanks were also needed to prevent liquids from contaminating the soil and causing potential risks in the event of combustion, leaks or spills.

The solution

We provided an end-to-end service from planning to execution, ensuring it was feasible, met the stringent regulatory deadline and allowed production to continue throughout. Services included engineering, tendering, construction management and commissioning as well as stakeholder management. Safety was key for the design itself and during implementation. Underground excavations in polluted soil were needed for the contamination tanks and raised constructions were required for foam extinguishers. Site-wide systems included automatic fire detectors, foam extinguishers, hose connections and switchboard links.

The result

High pressure challenge implemented without disrupting production

The project was very complex and required integrated input from many disciplines as well as deep insight into site operations. It was a high-pressure challenge in a risky environment but we implemented it successfully to meet the regulatory deadline with minimum disruption of production, which proved to be of utmost importance to the client.