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New PPE for Ropes Developed.
November 2011
Following extensive testing of a wide range of rope protectors it was found that, under extreme circumstances, exisiting products did not provide sufficient protection. In response to these findings Vertech & Apple-Sac teamed up to research & develop a new product robust enough to stand up to extreme conditions. Several prototypes were manufactured using a variety of materias including kevlar but the winning formula offering the greatest protection & durability proved to be the protectors with stainless steel flexible wire mesh sandwiched inside.
Please click here to take you to the Apple-sac web site for further information on this and other Australian-made accessories for the rope-access industry. |
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Vertech joins DROPS.
October 2011
Dropped objects are still a leading cause of injury & fatalities in the industry. To demonstrate our commintment to the shared goal of dropped objects prevention Vertech has now joined DROPS (the Dropped Objects Prevention Scheme). DROPS is an industry-wide initiative focused on preventing dropped objects, with the ultimate goal of delivering a second nature dropped objects prevention strategy across our industry.
Vertech offers DROPS Surveys accross all industrial sites. |
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Vertech and Lavender International NDT team up to offer world class NDT training in Australia.
April 2011
Following on from the highly successful NDT courses run earlier in the year we are delighted to confirm that Vertech has now formalised an agreement with Lavender International NDT to host their training courses on a regular basis. The agreement will see Lavender, a well respected Training and Examination Centre based in the UK extend their operations to Australia utilising our purpose built facility to deliver world class NDT training. Starting in July Lavender will be offering courses in various NDT methods to both the PCN (EN 473/ISO 9712) and SNT Certification Schemes. Dates of all 2011 courses can be found on our training page with a course list for 2012 being available by July 2011. |
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Training and logistics centre open for business!
December 2010
We are very pleased to announce the opening of our new facility which includes a purpose built rope access training structure specifically designed to simulate an industrial onshore/offshore environment and clasroom with the latest mutli-media facilities for up to 12 students. The centre will be used for a variety of purposes including NDT training courses starting in January. Last but not least the yard includes storage and load-out facililities to suport our projects throughout Australia and SE Asia. |
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Vertech joins LEEA, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association
December 2010
Vertech is pleased to announce that we have been offered provisional membership of the LEEA. LEEA is a technically-focused organisation that campaigns vigorously for higher standards of lifting safety throughout industry and is closely involved in the preparation of legislation and International standards. The advantages of membership include access to a very comprehensive library of information on all aspects of the testing, examination & certification of equiment, access to the only globably recognised training program and demonstration to our clients of our commitment to excellence in the field of lifting equipment examination. |
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Vertech achieves NATA accreditation
September 2010
We have recently been accredited by NATA in visual inspection of lifting & lifted equipment in accordance with ISO/EC 17020. This demonstrates our commitment and capability to provide a quality assured service. Vertech is one of the first companies to obtain NATA accreditation to conduct pre load-out inspections of lifting/lifted equipment to ensure there is no hold up when equipment leaves the wharf.
Our Quality Management System has now been subjected to multiple high level audits |
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Keys received for new logistics yard!
September 2010
Construction has been completed and the keys our finally in our hands! The process of outfitting is already underway to create one of Australia's premier Rope Access training facilities. Stay tuned for further information.
Vertech welcomes Jim Linthorne
August 2010
Vertech is delighted to announce the addition of Jim Linthorne to our team. Jim brings with him a wealth of Oil & Gas experience in the field of inspection, testing and recertification of lifted and lifting equipment. Jim was also a driving force behind the implementation of pre load-out verification of lifted equipment thus eliminating the problem of equipment being held up on wharf due to incorrect certification, markings and other safety issues. This pre load-out inspection has been adopted by all the major players e.g. BHBP, Chevron, Woodside and Shell, with a noticeable reduction in down time. For further information or professional, helpful advice on any technical or legislative requirements for lifting equipment please contact Jim at our Hillarys office.
Vertech receives FWP / ExxonMobil SHE award
July 2010
Vertech marks 6 months LTI free on the Exxon Mobil SAR plant on Jurong island with an award for exemplary SHE performance.
An initial 28 day "test work-scope" was completed significantly ahead of schedule and resulted in the work-scope expansion to other parts of the plant.
Vertech was awarded the contract based on their exemplary safety record and the high level of competency of personnel.
Congratulations and a big thank-you to all team members!
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Vertech on top of the world, 100% success on Everest
May 2010
Vertech is a proud sponsor of the 2010 Australian Everest expedition with the main aim being to raise awareness and funds for Bowel Cancer Australia. The climbers summited on the 24th May and more importantly have all made a safe descent!
For some spectacular photos of the summit day click here. |
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Vertech awarded ExxonMobil contract in Singapore
March 2010
Vertech was contracted through Foster Wheeler Parsons for the dressing of vessels and columns (installation of platforms, ladders, pipe work and pipe support) and providing specialist welders for the installation of high pressure piping on the Exxon Mobil SAR Aromatic plant on Jurong Island, Singapore.
Vertech was awarded the contract due to their track record on large construction projects where the safety culture and high level of competency of Vertech personnel have produced outstanding results.
For the project Vertech designed, fabricated and installed a specialist encapsulating debris netting system to eliminate the risk of any dropped objects.
Vertech team awarded HSE "Outstanding Achievement" at Woodside Pluto Gas Plant
August 2009
Vertech has completed the construction of the 130m high flare tower at the new Pluto Gas Plant. Following the successful installation Vertech's scope was further increased to complete Rope Access Rigging work at many other parts of the plant.
The success of the Vertech behavioural safety program and the commitment by our excellent team members to "care for each other" has resulted in 6 months of heavy construction work in challenging conditions without incident. This has been recognised with the HSE Outstanding Achievement Award from Monadelphous |
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***As a major sponsor of the 2010 Australian Everest Expedition raising money for Bowel Cancer Australia, we would like to congratulate all team members for successfully summiting and returning safely. More info
here ***
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