Our Shutdown Support Services

End-to-End Safety Management: We oversee every aspect of shutdown safety, from risk assessment and permitting to on-site monitoring and incident control. This ensures smooth and compliant operations.

Land & Marine Specialists: Our teams are experienced in both land-based industrial shutdowns and marine/offshore environments, bringing deep knowledge of regulatory standards, operational hazards, and emergency preparedness.

Highly Trained Personnel: We provide certified safety professionals including safety officers & supervisors, confined space sentries / hole watchers, permit-to-work coordinators, fire & gas watch personnel, rescue technicians (land & marine), emergency response teams

Rapid Deployment Teams: Available for planned shutdowns or urgent/emergency support—with the ability to mobilise personnel, equipment, and rescue assets quickly.

Fully Equipped Safety Units: We supply all essential shutdown safety equipment, including breathing apparatus & escape sets, rescue equipment, fire safety and suppression gear.

Shutdown Support for Land-Based Facilities

From manufacturing plants to power stations, our land-based shutdown solutions ensure safe control of hazardous tasks such as:

• Confined space entry
• Hot works
• Working at height
• Chemical handling

Our safety teams manage risks proactively, enabling maintenance crews, contractors, and engineers to operate safely and confidently throughout the shutdown window.

Shutdown Support for Marine & Offshore Environments

Marine shutdowns bring added complexity due to restricted space, vessel movement, and unique emergency challenges. We support:

• Dry dock projects
• Vessel maintenance shutdowns
• Tank entry operations
• Engine room works
• Fuel and chemical systems maintenance
• Offshore platform maintenance

Our marine safety personnel are trained in marine survival, vessel protocols, and offshore regulations to ensure full operational compliance.

Core Shutdown Services

Risk Assessments & Safety Planning: Comprehensive analysis of shutdown tasks, hazards, and control measures.

Permit-to-Work Management: Coordinated control of PTW systems, hot work permits, confined space permits, and isolations.

On-Site Safety Monitoring: Continuous supervision to maintain safe working conditions and regulatory adherence.

Rescue & Emergency Response: Standby rescue teams ready for immediate intervention—critical for confined space and marine tasks.

Safety Audits & Reporting: Detailed documentation, compliance reporting, and close-out reviews for full transparency.

Industries We Support

• Marine & offshore operations
• Oil & gas
• Power generation
• Manufacturing & engineering
• Pharmaceutical facilities
• Chemical plants
• Transport & logistics
• Utilities & water treatment

Wherever complex shutdowns occur, we support with specialist safety expertise.

Why Partner With Us?

• Proven experience in large-scale shutdown operations
• Certified safety professionals with industry-specific training
• Flexible deployment for short-term or long-term projects
• Full documentation, reporting & compliance assurance

Ready to Support Your Next Shutdown?

Whether you’re preparing a planned turnaround or require urgent assistance, our shutdown support teams are ready to mobilise.

📩 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +353 (0)21 206 6006

🌐 Website: www.ehsinternational.ie