Vacuum Units

Critical Equipment, Too Often Managed Like Ancillary Tools

Vacuum units, and other mobile depression devices are essential in confined areas, decommissioning projects, or during works with potential contamination risks.

Yet their management is often handled in an improvised way:

• moved without traceability,
• unclear records of what was used where,
• filters not replaced on time,
• technical justifications lost once the project is over.

Common field issues

• No centralised tracking of available vacuum units on site
• Filters replaced without traceability or not declared at all
• Assignments by project or zone undocumented
• Difficulty answering a basic question: “What was used in this zone, on this date?”
• No clear evidence of proper functioning or maintenance

How BROLZ helps

BROLZ ensures rigorous, transparent management of these critical devices — halfway between tools, safety equipment, and potential sources of non-compliance.

Key features:

• Individual record for each vacuum unit: ID, technical specs, airflow, filter type, CZ compatibility
• Full history of assignments by project, zone, or building
• Tracking of filter replacements (dates, types, batches, responsible staff)
• Field reporting of anomalies, defects, or maintenance needs via smartphone
• Clear visualisation of status: in use, in stock, pending service
• Linkage with zones or worksite records to justify protective measures implemented

What changes with BROLZ

• Full visibility of where each device was used and in what configuration
• Ability to justify filtration measures during audits or incidents
• Better tracking of consumables (filters, gaskets, etc.)
• Shift from unclear management to a defensible, structured process
• Insights into effectiveness and rotation of collective protection equipment

Coming soon: A practical guide

We are preparing a practical guide to managing SFUs and mobile depression units, including:

• Key tracking rules (use, maintenance, filter replacement…)
• Simple record templates for daily operations
• Concrete examples from active worksites and decommissioning projects
• Field best practices to avoid oversights and “grey areas”

The PDF will be available soon in our use case library. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.

Properly managed, these devices are more than RP support — they are compliance evidence.

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