Our decommissioning plans identify hazards linked to electrical isolation, mechanical disconnection, draining or purging systems, dismantling plant and lifting operations. The plans also cover hazardous materials such as refrigerants, fuels or contaminated components.

We set out safe sequencing, isolation and control procedures clearly. These measures protect personnel, surrounding operations and the wider facility.

Where relevant, this documentation supports compliance with key UK health and safety legislation.

For example, relevant legislation can include the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.

Together, this provides a structured basis for planning decommissioning activity in line with applicable legal duties and recognised safe working practices.

Clear guidance also helps ensure isolation, dismantling and removal works follow the correct sequence with suitable controls in place. Careful planning is particularly important where decommissioning works interface with ongoing production, storage, utilities or logistics activity.

Alongside this, Ambrey Baker works closely with facility operators, project teams and specialist contractors to coordinate decommissioning works with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Our structured planning approach helps clients manage shutdown and removal activities more safely, reduce operational risk and maintain control over complex decommissioning projects.