Draeger UK secures contract extension with INEOS O&P UK, Grangemouth

Draeger Safety UK Ltd, a global leader in the field of safety technology headquartered in Blyth in North East England, has secured a contract extension with INEOS O&P UK.

A direct continuation of the existing work scope, the indirect services agreement, which will run until 2029, covers the provision and maintenance of Portable Gas Detection and Rental Robot services to support the company’s operations.

Draeger UK has been working with INEOS O&P UK since 2018, supplying safety critical services and helping to maintain the company’s operations.

Under the updated agreement, Draeger UK will supply new products for use at the site, including ConHub for the individual monitoring of personnel on site, with visibility of real time gas readings.

Also due to be introduced is INARA, Draeger UK’s new digital safety guard which can monitor multiple work sites and ensure available equipment is quickly deployed, thereby eliminating the need for personnel to be on site.

Matthew Bedford, Managing Director - Sales & Service Division, Draeger UK, said: "This contract extension with INEOS O&P UK is a testament to Draeger UK’s reputation as the first choice for companies seeking to prioritise safety and innovation.

“By continuing our collaboration with INEOS O&P UK , we demonstrate our ability to deliver cutting-edge safety solutions that drive operational efficiency and protect personnel in the petrochemical sector.

“This agreement not only strengthens our long-standing partnership with INEOS but also positions us to enhance our footprint throughout the UK. By leveraging our proven expertise and advanced technology to support other critical sites and operations, we are further solidifying Draeger UK’s role as a trusted leader in safety technology on a global scale."

Draeger UK developed the Rental Robot – an automated ‘vending’ and equipment dispensing system – to store and track the usage of wearables such as personal gas detection monitors, breathing apparatus and other associated equipment, which must be regularly tested and serviced to ensure their reliability.

After training, personnel are issued a barcode on their site access pass which allows them to collect their gas detection equipment from the system as part of their mobilisation to a worksite.

Based on stored user information, the system will identify which products the employee may require, displaying them on an intuitive touchscreen. It will then dispense only the products they are trained in or certified to use from the list.

The system also processes returns. An analysis of items such as usage data, damage or other issues can be provided to INEOS Health and Safety or procurement colleagues, giving them an overview of cost saving and an auditable trail of the equipment used by their employees and contractors.