Comprehensive HSE and Toxic Gas Safety Management at a Major Oil Center in Italy

Client/Project Overview

The operation lasted two months and involved over 1,200 workers entering confined spaces during a major shutdown at a large oil processing facility in Italy. The project required strict safety protocols to manage toxic gas hazards and ensure continuous protection for all personnel. Maersk H2S Safety Services Italia provided integrated safety solutions, including HSE supervision, toxic gas monitoring (H₂S and SO₂), and advanced breathing protection systems.

Needs and Challenges

• High-risk confined space entry for a large workforce

• Potential exposure to toxic gases during separator cleaning

• Need for continuous breathable air supply across multiple access points

• Complex logistics due to scale and simultaneous operations

• Zero-tolerance for safety incidents in a high-pressure environment

Key Tasks Executed (Refined)

• Coordinated 40 professional supervisors for confined space safety

• Installed 13 km of air lines and supplied racks for 1.9 million liters of breathable air

• Enabled simultaneous access for approximately 300 operators

• Managed toxic gas monitoring and environmental checks

• Deployed digital systems for work permits, access control, and real-time safety data

Solutions Implemented

• Rigorous operational governance for anomaly detection and corrective actions

• Shutdown supervision with advanced breathing protection systems

• Digitized equipment management and integrated safety systems

• Supplementary services: advanced training, firefighting, environmental monitoring, rescue teams

Results Achieved

• Achieved zero accidents and zero incidents throughout the project

• Ensured full compliance with safety and environmental regulations

• Enabled uninterrupted operations during shutdown

• Reduced toxic gas exposure risk through real-time monitoring

• Improved operational efficiency with integrated safety systems