“With Pennine Lubricants help and assistance we are fully compliant with HSE MW05”
Keith Reynolds, Managing Director
Renoco Engineering Ltd, a leading company in heavy steel fabrication for over 25 years, has extensive knowledge in every aspect of heavy steel fabrication. From bespoke fabrications to structural steelwork, the company has completed countless complex and large structures, up to 25 tonnes in weight.
Renoco had a routine visit from the HSE as they are currently visiting companies that may have exposure to the following; welding fumes (fabricated metal, shipbuilding & repair), metalworking fluids (smoke & mist) and woodworking (shavings & sawdust).
During the inspection, one of the main things that HSE identified was that minimal routine monitoring was not being carried out. This includes dilution, pH, bacteria, fungus and tramp oil levels. The HSE inspector advised that these checks should be carried out routinely and to contact their metalworking fluid supplier for support with this.
After discussing different levels of service with our technical team, Renoco decided to implement PROCARE Self-Serv coolant monitoring. This service includes full training for all operatives who were then issued a certificate of completion. A PROCARE Self-Serv coolant monitoring kit, containing all equipment required; refractometer, pH papers and sample vials were supplied as part of the service.
This service would enable Renoco to complete regular coolant checks, which they then send to our laboratory for testing. Within a few days, a ‘traffic light’ colour-coded service report is received by email, detailing dilution, pH, bacteria levels and fungus and any remedial actions required.
Since implementing a regular sampling routine there have been several positive outcomes:
“Pennine Procare provides us with a fluid management system, in addition they supply equipment and training to manage, monitor and record results. Samples are collected and sent for analysis, in return we receive a full detailed report together with corrective actions required, if any. Now with their help and assistance we are fully compliant with HSE MW05”
Keith Reynolds, Managing Director
We offer a range of fluid management services which have been tailored to meet individual requirements and budgets. For further information on these services click here. If you’d like to know more about our range of PROCARE Fluid Management services and which would be the best suited to your business, please get in touch with our knowledgeable team on 0114 285 2987 or email [email protected]
