Case Studies » Advanced Medical Solutions - Winsford
The Challenge
Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) is located at Winsford in Cheshire.
The site develops and manufactures a range of wound care and wound closure products, some of which entail the receipt, storage and handling of flammable ingredients.
The business was implementing process change and required guidance with how best to safely achieve this.
The Solution Provided
Resulting in one site visit and report, opportunities for improvement around ventilation, prevention of potentially explosive atmospheres, avoidance of ignition sources, as well as protective measures, including technical and organisational aspects were identified.
Included in the reports, Hazardous Area Classification was clearly defined, HAC drawings created all of which was supported through a prioritised recommendations plan for inclusion into corrective action budgets going forward.
