Refineries pose a unique and significant set of challenges
not found elsewhere in the O & G supply chain: Operating in
confined spaces of multi-level structures, limited
line-of-site between teams, high-pressure / high-temperature processes that
often involve hazardous liquids and gases - to name just a few.
The demands placed on safety, operations and incident response teams can
therefore be daunting.
Varicom understands these challenges and provides a proven
set of solutions that help refineries develop and improve their
ability to effectively operate under such conditions.
The centerpiece of our refinery solutions is a hazards model
that accounts for the wide spectrum in incident types and
conditions specific to each refinery unit. This hazard model
forms the foundation for prudent assessment and improvement of procedures
and skills as well as development of incident command strategies.
For training, our computer-based incident simulations are applied to
evaluate and develop the skills required to operate each unit
safely and respond in a decisive, coordinated
manner when a mishap occurs. By incorporating our hazard models
and utilizing interactive 3-D simulations we achieve results
that surpass traditional techniques like table top exercises and
full-scale exercises.
And for support of live incidents, our resource accountability
and hazard management programs help incident commanders and
other leaders stay on top of the incident.