Plant Shut Downs
Over the years, SCM, Inc. has performed numerous plant shutdowns. While what is involved in a shutdown typically varies with each plant and process, the following common denominators are usually prevalent:
- Lockouts must be done on all machines where work will be performed during the shutdown
- Operations cease during the shutdown
- Any vessel has to be air tested and sniffed prior to entry
- Shifts for shutdowns typically run 10 hours, 12 hours, or 24 hours
We have completed shutdowns at the following:
- Paper Mills
- Aluminum extrusion facilities
- Small engine manufacturers
- Glass processors
- Muffler manufacturers
- Plastic extrusion facilities
- Moisture/water proofing manufacturers
- Asphalt roofing manufacturers


