Storage Areas

Without Structured Monitoring, Temporary Zones Multiply — And Control Is Lost

On a nuclear site, every project or activity generates temporary storage needs:
containers, tool trolleys, waste drums, pallets, racks, etc.

These ad-hoc storage areas are often marked out with tape or barriers, in addition to formal storage zones that are fenced, painted on the floor, and documented in site plans.

But without structured monitoring, temporary areas can quickly become non-compliant — even unsafe.

Common field issues

• Storage areas not declared or poorly identified
• Heat load limits exceeded without tracking or compensatory measures
• No centralised inventory of all active storage zones
• No history of what has been stored in each zone
• No clear responsibility; zones sometimes shared between contractors without coordination
• Lack of regular inspections: missing signage, overcrowding, undetected non-compliance

How BROLZ helps

With BROLZ, every storage zone — temporary or permanent — is formally declared, monitored, inspected, and tracked over time, without adding complexity.

Key features:

• Digital lifecycle record for each zone (type, location, usage, responsible company)
• On-site QR code for instant access to the zone record
• Tracking of requests to create, extend, or dismantle zones
• Complete inventory of each zone’s contents: items, photos, related documents
• Visualisation on site plans by status: active, pending inspection, pending removal
• Full history: creation date, movements, inspections, deviations
• Monitoring of cumulative heat load with alerts in case of exceedance
• Tracking of compensatory measures put in place
• Scheduling of periodic inspections for “sensitive” zones (RP, safety, fire protection)

What changes with BROLZ

• A clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date view of all storage and laydown areas
• Clear assignment of responsibilities
• Prevention of heat load overruns with documented compensatory measures
• Easier dismantling of temporary zones at project close-out thanks to structured history
• Ability to demonstrate full control of every occupied square metre during audits

Coming soon: A practical guide

We are finalising a practical guide to storage and laydown area management, including:

• Example zone records (temporary / permanent)
• A method for tracking heat loads and acceptable deviations
• Best practices for cross-company coordination
• Case studies from operating and decommissioning projects

The PDF will be available shortly.
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What isn’t clearly identified can’t be controlled.

With BROLZ, every storage zone has a clear status, a traceable history, and an accountable owner.

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