VANTAGE – for Safer, More Efficient Turnarounds

In the fast-paced, high-risk world of industrial maintenance, every decision can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe. Especially during turnarounds, where confined spaces pose some of the greatest dangers, companies are constantly looking for ways to keep their workers safer, reduce risk, and improve efficiency. While traditional safety measures are effective, they often demand a large onsite workforce, leading to substantial labor costs.

But what if technology could change all that?

Through our partnership with VISICS, we’re introducing VANTAGE—a state-of-the-art remote digital monitoring system that’s set to revolutionize the management of confined space work. This isn’t just an incremental improvement—it’s a revolution in safety, one that’s positioned to save lives, improve productivity, and create a safer working environment while delivering significant cost saving opportunities for those who implement it.

What is VANTAGE?

Imagine a job site where safety professionals no longer need to be stationed at every confined space, constantly vigilant for any potential hazard. Instead, VANTAGE, allows for remote, real-time monitoring, using advanced gas detection, two-way communication, and cutting-edge tracking systems to provide a 360-degree view of your operation.

This technology allows operators to monitor confined spaces around the clock from a centralized location—giving them unprecedented insight and control over the safety of workers in high-risk environments. At the same time, it frees up human resources to focus on more technical tasks, cutting down on non-essential man-hours without sacrificing safety.

A New Way to Think About Safety

We’re changing the very nature of safety management. With VANTAGE, the traditional 1:1 ratio of safety personnel to confined space is a thing of the past. Now, a 2:12 ratio allows two highly trained operators to monitor up to 12 spaces at once—enhancing safety without increasing workforce costs.

One operator stays in the control room, continuously scanning live camera feeds, monitoring gas levels, and staying connected to workers through intercoms. The second operator rotates between confined spaces in the field, addressing any on-site needs. By rotating roles every two hours, we ensure that operators stay sharp, alert, and able to focus—a key factor in preventing fatigue-related accidents.

This reimagined approach doesn’t just save lives—it changes how safety teams view their roles. They are no longer passive monitors but active participants in a dynamic, tech-driven safety ecosystem.

Productivity That Doesn’t Compromise Safety

Efficiency and safety are often viewed as opposing forces—when you push for speed, safety is sacrificed, and when you prioritize safety, delays happen. VANTAGE changes that equation. With 24/7 monitoring and faster permitting processes thanks to real-time data, downtime is dramatically reduced. Every moment of inactivity, every delay in getting the right permits, costs the operation valuable time—and money.

Through Time on Tools tracking, managers can now see exactly where inefficiencies arise and tackle them head-on. The system provides data on how much time workers spend inside confined spaces, ensuring that every hour worked is an hour well spent. This enhanced productivity drives projects forward faster, with fewer costly delays.

The Future of Turnarounds is Here

VANTAGE is just one example of how digital transformation can reshape industrial operations for the better—saving lives, improving productivity, and creating environments where safety and efficiency coexist.