BELFOR Decontaminates a Leading Research Institute
When a disaster strikes a high-stakes environment like a research laboratory, the damage goes far beyond the visible soot and debris. For a leading research institute in Singapore, a recent incident halted critical scientific work.
BELFOR was called in to manage the complex decontamination of sensitive equipment and facility surfaces, ensuring the institute could return to its mission of pioneering sustainable solutions.
A Systematic Path to Recovery
Disaster recovery is more than just a cleanup. It is a structured recovery process designed to move a business from initial incident to full operational readiness. BELFOR’s approach began with a technical Site Inspection and Damage Assessment to identify the extent of fire-related contamination and corrosion across the facility’s specialised hardware.
BELFOR ensured that every action taken was targeted, transparent, and designed to preserve high-value assets rather than replace them.
Precision Decontamination of the Laboratory
The restoration of a research laboratory requires a level of precision that standard cleaning cannot provide. BELFOR’s Recovery Specialists tackled the facility’s structural and technical components using industry-leading methodologies:
- Wall & Ceiling Restoration: Technicians decontaminated the wall and ceiling utilising BELFOR’s proprietary cleaning agent. Every surface was decontaminated to ensure the complete removal of contaminants.
- Reactor Decontamination: The reactor underwent minimal disassembly to access all internal component surfaces. These were decontaminated to neutralise harmful residues and then rinsed with Deionised (DI) water.
- Specialised Pipe Treatment: Stainless steel pipes were treated with our proprietary chemicals to eliminate corrosion and remove fire-related residues, ensuring the integrity of the lab’s gas systems.
BELFOR rinsed all decontaminated surfaces with Deionised (DI) water to remove any cleaning agent residue, followed by neutralising harmful substances that could undermine long-term equipment reliability or pose health and safety risks. This process provides the assurance that the research laboratory’s sensitive experiments would not be compromised by lingering chemicals.
Professional Drying / Dehumidification
Following the decontamination process, BELFOR implemented controlled drying procedures to ensure the equipment was safe to energise. BELFOR dried the equipment using temperature-controlled heater blowers and/or industrial dehumidifiers to systematically remove residual moisture.
Minimising Downtime through Expertise
BELFOR successfully completed this comprehensive decontamination project and demonstrated why it remains the global leader in technical restoration. From the initial Site Inspection to the final handover, BELFOR’s expertise in handling hazardous residues and sensitive electronics ensures that even the most specialised industries can recover with confidence.
Don’t Let a Disaster Stop Your Progress
Whether you are managing a high-tech laboratory or a large-scale manufacturing plant, BELFOR is your partner in resilience. Our team is ready to respond 24/7 to restore your most valuable assets.
Contact BELFOR today to get back to business in the shortest time possible.
