This practical checklist guides teams through the temporary mothballing or shutdown of premises and operating plants. It covers planning and stakeholder notification, scope and staffing, risk assessment, business continuity updates, and emergency procedures. Detailed steps include de-energizing and isolating equipment, LOTO, draining and purging lines and tanks, preserving equipment condition, and maintaining required inspections. It also addresses building security, fire detection and protection, utilities isolation, natural hazard controls, and routine site inspections, plus enhanced security measures for full site closures and guidance for parked vehicles and trailers.
With Mitti you can
With Mitti you can
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Mitti (by SafetyCulture) is the operations system for every site, shift and standard. Trusted by over 80,000 organisations, Mitti brings your people, operational data and workflows into one operating picture. From the frontline to the boardroom, it gives everyone a clear understanding of what's happening, highlights what needs attention and recommends what to do next. Every inspection completed, issue raised and action taken becomes intelligence your teams can use to improve every day.