Note: For security and confidentiality reasons, the name of the client company will not be disclosed.
Introduction: Security as a Strategic Priority
In the chemical industry, physical security is not just a matter of regulatory compliance, but a critical element in protecting facilities, workers and the environment. The risk of fire, explosion, and intrusion necessitates a strategic and proactive approach to security management.
This case study illustrates how SSI (Società Servizi Italia) developed a tailored integrated security solution for a major Italian chemical company, ensuring an advanced level of protection and efficient risk management.
The Context: A High-Risk Company
The client company is a leading industrial manufacturer of chemical additives for the oil & gas and refining industries. With a global presence in more than 60 countries and high-tech production facilities, the safety of its plants is a top priority.
Main critical issues identified:
- High fire risk: Storage silos contain highly flammable substances, the overheating of which could lead to devastating fires.
- Exposure to unauthorized intrusion:The presence of sensitive materials makes facilities a potential target for theft and acts of sabotage.
- Complex security management:The need for continuous monitoring and timely intervention requires a structured and technologically advanced approach.
To meet these challenges, the company decided to rely on an integrated security system that would ensure effective and preventive threat management.
The Challenge: Total Protection and Efficient Management
The company’s goal was to implement a security system capable of:
- Preventing overheating of silos by constantly monitoring temperatures and activating automatic countermeasures in case of anomalies.
- Ensure access control by preventing intrusion and monitoring sensitive areas in real time.
- Improve alarm management by reducing false positives and ensuring immediate action in the event of a real emergency.
- Centralize security management, reducing the need to coordinate multiple vendors and improving operational efficiency.
To meet these needs, SSI has developed a tailored solution based on advanced technology and proactive security management.
The Solution: An Integrated and Intelligent Security System
To ensure an optimal level of protection, SSI has designed and implemented a state-of-the-art solution consisting of several synergistic components:
- Video Surveillance with Thermal Cameras
One of the main challenges was the risk of fire due to overheating of silos. To address this problem, SSI installed advanced thermal cameras capable of:
- Monitor temperature in real time.
- Identify thermal anomalies before they can develop into fires.
- Automatically activate alarms and emergency protocols.
The system provides 24-hour monitoring, dramatically reducing the risk of catastrophic events and enabling timely interventions before a problem becomes critical.
- Automatic Fire Intervention System
To complete thermal monitoring, a fire-fighting electric pump system was integrated, designed to automatically activate in the event of thermal anomalies.
In case of excessive temperature:
- The system triggers an immediate alarm.
- If the temperature continues to rise,automatic auto shutdown is started.
- The security manager is alerted in real time, enabling timely management of the situation.
This approach not only reduces response time but also eliminates the margin for human error at critical moments.
- Access Control and Perimeter Security
In addition to fire protection, the company needed an advanced system for facility access management. SSI installed:
- Biometric and RFID access controltoensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive areas.
- Motion sensors and presence detectiontomonitor suspicious activities.
- Video surveillance with artificial intelligencetoidentify abnormal behavior and activate necessary countermeasures.
This system allows constant monitoring of inputs and outputs, preventing intrusion and protecting sensitive materials and information.
- H24 Remote Monitoring and Alarm Response
One of the key aspects of the solution is alarm management and monitoring. All security systems are connected to the SSI Operations Center, which provides:
- Remotely supervised H24, with trained personnel ready to intervene.
- Intelligent alarm management to reduce false positives and optimize interventions.
- Coordination with law enforcement and emergency teams, ensuring immediate response when needed.
This centralized management improves operational efficiency and ensures timely response to any critical event.
The Results: A New Standard of Safety
Thanks to the solution implemented by SSI, the company has achieved:
- Continuous temperature monitoringandactive fire prevention.
- Reducing the risk of unauthorized access by protecting facilities and personnel.
- Centralized security management, with a single point of contact for all monitoring and intervention activities.
- Increased operational efficiency by eliminating the need to manage multiple vendors and reducing overall security costs.
Conclusion: Security As A Business Growth Factor
The collaboration with SSI has transformed the company’s security management, allowing it to move from a reactive approach to a highly effective active prevention system.
The combination of advanced technologies, centralized monitoring, and intelligent alarm management has made the company safer and more efficient, enabling it to protect plants and people without disrupting production activities.
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