Confined Spaces Protection / Solutions Consultants: 5

Summary

Trusted by clients since 2001, Rauch Safety & Engineering specializes in guiding private and public clients through Complex Fall Protection and Confined Spaces Infrastructure Access and Maintenance projects across specific industry sectors and markets utilizing our global network of resources to provide comprehensive world class advisory and management services.

Infrastructure designs for newly built or modernization projects are becoming increasingly complex, presenting a challenge for future inspections and maintenance. The ability to safely, efficiently and cost effectively perform these critical services is an important component in maximizing investment and stakeholder expectations over the long term, while remaining true to the original design intent.

Rauch provides a value not currently available in the market, our scope of work is comprehensive, providing world class advisory and management services that run concurrently from the early design phase, through to vendor selection, equipment turnover, commissioning and training and if required, unbiased and impartial mediation in the event of dispute.

With methods and principles that reflect that of our architectural, engineering and contractor clients, who combine creative investigation, strong technical integration and long-range vision with conscientious adherence to a project’s goals and objectives, Rauch since 2001, has delivered over 1000 projects worldwide and we look forward to continuing to partner with our existing and new clients to deliver successful projects in the future.

Principal Areas of Specialization Include:

• Building Maintenance Units (BMU)
  • Installation & Commissioning – Specialized in commissioning BMUs, site testing, and hand over
  • Upgrades – Upgrades mechanical, electrical and controls to meet regulations and ensure equipment safety
  • Retrofit – Complete refurbishment, replace platform, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control system or Complete replacement
  • Service & Maintenance – Perform required 30 days service & inspection, 6 months, and 12 months service as per OEM specification
  • Training - Train on how to use BMU and operate under an agreement with OEM
  • Loading testing as per OSHA and/or in country and local Standards & Recertification
• Custom Access Equipment
  • Installation & Commissioning – Commission, site testing, and hand over. Rauch can commission any equipment under the guidance of manufacture
  • Upgrades – Upgrades mechanical, electrical and controls to meet regulation and ensure equipment safety
  • Retrofit – Complete refurbishment or Complete replacement
• Lifeline Systems
  • Installation of Hands-Free system or dog lines as per OEM specification
  • Loading testing as per OSHA and/or in country and local Standards & Recertification

Infrastructure Applications Include:

Current and Past Memberships & Affiliations

• Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
• The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)
• Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
• National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP ASE)
• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
• India Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association

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Peter Howell, PE, CSP, CFEI, FAIChE, has almost 50 years of experience in the Design, Operation, Maintenance and Management of Chemical and Petrochemical Facilities with positions such as process engineer, project engineer, maintenance foreman, technical manager, engineering manager, plant manager and vice president and general manager.

Mr. Howell has investigated approximately 125 incidents that occurred in chemical plants, refineries, pulp and paper mills and similar industries for attorneys, insurance companies and regulatory agencies. He has determined the root causes using methodologies consistent with NFPA 921, Center for Chemical Process Safety, United Steel Workers, and the National Safety Council.  The root causes determined were based on the evidence, Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices and federal regulations.

Mr. Howell has extensive experience in developing, implementing and auditing the elements of OSHA's process safety management (PSM) regulation and EPA's risk management plan (RMP). He also has extensive experience in accident and incident investigations involving fire, explosion, and release of toxic and hazardous materials.  He frequently serves as an expert witness and provides litigation support.

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Peter Jaramillo, CIH, Principal Industrial Hygienist of Delta Bay Consultants, LLC,, has almost 40 years of experience in the fields of Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety.

In addition to his own industrial hygiene firm, Peter has served as a corporate CIH for the Oakland office of Intertek/PSI for many years. In 2010, Peter supervised ship decommissioning efforts for the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup in Pascagoula, MS. He provided decontamination oversight, trained workers, reviewed confined space entry data, and provided recommendations for safety procedures. As the on-site CIH for Merck's San Francisco campus in 2009–2010, Peter directed the animal allergens program, conducted risk assessments, managed the industrial hygiene database, and made regulatory compliance recommendations.

Industries Served: Construction, Environmental, Manufacturing & Production, Mining, Biotech / Pharmaceutical, Insurance, Utilities, Maritime, Healthcare, Agriculture, Semiconductor, Metalworks, Oil & Gas, Education, Commercial & Retail, General Office, Housing, Analytical Laboratory, Corrections, Transportation, Legal

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DNA Industrial Hygiene CSLB 773462 1A,HAZ is an occupational/environmental health & safety firm providing comprehensive industrial hygiene/environmental services. Dan Napier is the 'go to' person for help with your health & safety program. if you are a small business or one of the fortune 500's DNA has helped someone like you. whether you need a simple survey for a single issue or a complex benchmark or safety audit they have the experience and expertise to do the work. Mr. Napier provides services to the legal community. please check with him for trial assistance, forensic studies or expert witness services. he has been designated as an expert and has testified in federal and state courts.