rope access inspection
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Specialized Rope Access, Non-Destructie Testing (NDT), work at height and rigging solution company.TRANSCRIPT
Registration Number: 2010/000762/23 Members: J.A Louw; F. J. Van Daalen
Rope Access Inspection ccCape TownSouth Africa+27 (0) 72 149 8456+27 (0) 82 395 1775
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.rope-access.co.za
Specialized Rope Access, NDT and Consulting Services
Registration Number: 2010/000762/23 Members: J.A Louw; F. J. Van Daalen
COMPANY PROFILE:
1. Introduction
2. Management Vision
3. Mission Statement
4. Why Use Rope Access Inspection
5. Advantages of Rope Access
6. Health, Safety and the Environment
7. Services Offered
8. Case Studies
Rope Access Inspection ccCape TownSouth Africa+27 (0) 72 149 8456+27 (0) 82 395 1775
Registration Number: 2010/000762/23 Members: J.A Louw; F. J. Van Daalen
1. Introduction
Rope Access Inspection Cape Town, is a locally based and strategically placed specialized rope access and NDT company that delivers safe‚ cost effective solutions for areas of difficult access, maintenance and inspection problems.We service a broad spectrum of industries including petrochemical (oil and gas), power generation (power stations, wind turbines), mining (diamond vessels, mines), marine (LNG, oil, bulk carriers and passenger liners), chemical (refineries), and construction (buildings, fabrication).
Through the selective application of our teams and rope access qualified inspectors we are able to truly improve turnaround time on any project and as a result save our clients a lot of time and money.
Rope Access Inspection ccCape TownSouth Africa+27 (0) 72 149 8456+27 (0) 82 395 1775
2. Management Vision
To become the most sought-after Rope Access and NDT company in South Africa. Never sacrificing quality; relying on the integrity and honesty of our inspector is a key to the success of the work being done. Making every effort to ensure that our client's needs are met in a professional and safe manner. We at Rope Access Inspection (RAI) believe that our employees are our biggest asset. Therefore we continue to invest in our employees, their education and their training.
Registration Number: 2010/000762/23 Members: J.A Louw; F. J. Van Daalen
Rope Access Inspection ccCape TownSouth Africa+27 (0) 72 149 8456+27 (0) 82 395 1775
3. Mission Statement
Our mission is to meet and exceed the client’s expectations. We plan to do this by having a close working relationship with our clients. We can definitely achieve this by combining our knowledge of the rope access industry with the knowledge and experience of RITC (Pty) Ltd (our partner company and the leading inspection company in South Africa).
Our teams go the extra mile in providing safe, organized and reliable services, doing what was agreed upon and staying true to our word. This provides the client with the peace of mind that the work is performed correctly and efficiently without the need of continual monitoring allowing them to focus on their own responsibilities and tasks at hand.
Affiliated with the following societies, our technicians are fully trained and competent to work in Rope Access and Non-Destructive Testing:
* Industrial Rope Access Trade Associations (IRATA)* American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT)* The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (PCN)* South African Qualification and Certification Committee (SAQCC)* Det Norske Veritas (DNV) * Bureau Veritas (BV) * American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Registration Number: 2010/000762/23 Members: J.A Louw; F. J. Van Daalen
Rope Access Inspection ccCape TownSouth Africa+27 (0) 72 149 8456+27 (0) 82 395 1775
4. Why use Rope Access Inspection
According to the international standards of IRATA, rope access has an incident rate of 1.22-1.45 per 100'000 hours worked on ropes.IRATA member companies have had ZERO FATALITIES on ropes in 19 YEARS. (www.irata.org)RAI prides itself in working strictly according to IRATA guidelines & standards and is an IRATA probationary member.
Rope access is used on oil rigs, oil platforms, FPSO's, oil tankers, bulk carriers, cruise liners, iconic structures, buildings, bridges, mountain sides and almost anywhere you can imagine. Thanks to a double rope system and strict guidelines, it is quickly becoming the preferred choice for many companies worldwide.Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is a very specialized and interdisciplinary field that plays a critical role in assuring that structural components and systems perform their function in a reliable and cost-effective fashion. In other words, NDT allows parts and material to be inspected and measured without incurring any damage.Having combined NDT and rope access, we feel that our company will be able to save our client time and money in numerous ways.One example where Rope Access Inspection can save you time and money is in marine coatings.Marine coatings is a critical protective system if long-term corrosion protection is to be achieved. They serve the dual purpose of protecting against deterioration and corrosion as well as keeping ships looking good. The world merchant fleet is comprised mostly of bulk carriers and tankers, but also includes container and cargo ships and passenger/cruise ships among others. In terms of value, the marine coatings market was worth approximately $4 billion in 2007.
Utilizing a NDT method such as Eddy Current Inspection combined with rope access allows the technicians to abseil to the desired location, inspect the weld or component and compile a professional report.All of this is done WITHOUT even having to remove the coating system. The vessel can be at sea, in the harbour or even dry-docked. No scaffolding is required, the coating system remains undamaged and doesn't need to be removed unless relevant indications are found and need to be further investigated.This is just a small example of the diverse uses of Rope Access and NDT.
Registration Number: 2010/000762/23 Members: J.A Louw; F. J. Van Daalen
Rope Access Inspection ccCape TownSouth Africa+27 (0) 72 149 8456+27 (0) 82 395 1775
5. Advantages of Rope Access
* The RAI rope access worker works from two ropes (a working rope and a back-up or safety rope) and is permanently attached to both. Each rope has a separate anchorage point.* To prevent accidental dropping, all tools of a suitable weight are attached to the technician at all times; heavier items are independently suspended (>8kg). * A minimum of two technicians are required for any job to enable mutual surveillance, a third technician is required for over the side work, confined space entry or extraordinary work. One of these technicians will be an IRATA L3 safety supervisor. * All RAI technicians receive extensive training according to IRATA standards, are independently assessed and are required to undergo re-training every three years. * Training includes rescue procedures and all equipment is regularly inspected and well-maintained. * All RAI operational work is conducted in consistance with IRATA Association Guidelines. * These guidelines have been endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive. *RAI has the ability to safely reach and work in confined spaces. *Minimal impact on the surrounding area and the ability to adapt to limited availability of some work sites. *Industrial rope access is at home on unusual structures and can achieve set-up and dismantling times that no other means of access can match, plus it avoids any disruption to the normal work within the area.*Rope access can be found on large ships, oil rigs or cruise liners whilst they are in harbour with painting and inspection work being able to be carried out above the water line whilst the vessel is in port.* The most economical method for inspecting or maintaining container, ship or key side cranes.*Well-suited for small to medium jobs, including, but not limited to painting, cable installation, window sealing, electrical repair, signage, NDT inspection (i.e. UT thickness, UT flaw detection, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, eddy current, radadiography and magnetic flux leakage)
* For full details of above mentioned NDT methods visithttp://rope-access.co.za/rope-access-services/
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Registration Number: 2010/000762/23 Members: J.A Louw; F. J. Van Daalen
Rope Access Inspection ccCape TownSouth Africa+27 (0) 72 149 8456+27 (0) 82 395 1775
6. Health, Safety and the Environment
Rope Access Inspection (RAI) is 100% committed to the safety of our employees and we are firm believers in the importance of health and safety of our employees as well as our clients' employees, assets, vessels or oil rigs.We adhere to strict policies and procedures to ensure that no unsafe work is carried out on our job sites.
Before any work is commenced, a pre-job equipment inspection is carried out. Since Rope Access equipment is Category III Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), (an equivalent to a bullet proof vest), this inspection is vital. Under LOLER 1998, we as a company put our PPE through a thorough visual and tactile inspection every 6 months and keep records.
When the RAI team arrives on site, a Job Risk Assessment (JRA) is compiled, pointing out all potential hazards to employees, the environment and assets. The risks are systematically controlled or minimized to an acceptable level so that RAI personnel are able to perform the work safely and efficiently. Each Rope Access team will have an IRATA L3 safety supervisor on site.
After a toolbox talk is completed (clients are encouraged to join in), a method statement is submitted, of which a rescue plan forms an important part. A detailed rescue plan (sometimes including drawings) is MANDITORY for all rope access work performed by RAI personnel.
Once all the paperwork has been filled in and approved by the client, our team erects barriers with signs to even further minimize the risk to any non-essential personnel. Work can then commence.
Registration Number: 2010/000762/23 Members: J.A Louw; F. J. Van Daalen
Rope Access Inspection ccCape TownSouth Africa+27 (0) 72 149 8456+27 (0) 82 395 1775
7. Services Offered
RAI in conjunction with RITC (PTY) Ltd offers a comprehensive NDT, NDE and inspection service supported by Rope Access methods.Examples of the work we undertake include the following:Non Destructive Testing (NDT)* Ultrasonic Flaw Detection (UT)* Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (UTM)* Eddy Current Inspection (ET)* Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)* Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI)* Radiographic X-Ray (RAD)* Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing (MFL)*Storage tank inspection to API 653 requirements.* Flare Tip Inspections
* Crane Inspections (Visual & NDT)* Derrick Inspection (Bolt inspection & structural)* Electrical Wire Rope Inspections (Visual)* Inspection on Concrete structures i.e. Bridges, Dams, Cooling towers and flare stacks.* Digital Photography, Visual & Video Survey* Boroscope Inspections* Thickness measurements for classification surveys from the following Classification Societies are presently available.
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)Bureau Veritas (BV) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
*Statutory inspection and pressure test of pressure vessels and piping systems.*Structural and piping corrosion surveys.* Offshore rope access services (including all of the above-mentioned methods)
All inspection personnel are certified by a ASNT L3 to ensure that the highest standards are met and consistently adhered to.We are very flexible in our approach and are used to working to clients' specific inspection requirements.
Registration Number: 2010/000762/23 Members: J.A Louw; F. J. Van Daalen
Rope Access Inspection ccCape TownSouth Africa+27 (0) 72 149 8456+27 (0) 82 395 1775
8. Case Studies
Rig: Alexander L. Kielland Semi-Sub Date: 27 March 1980 Location: Ekofisk Field, Norwegian Continental Shelf Operator: Phillips Petroleum Fatalities: 123
Around 1830 hours on 27 March 1980, one of the main horizontal braces supporting one of the five legs failed. The failure of the brace was attributed to a fracture which had developed around a hole in which a hydrophone, used to aid the positioning of the rig, had been installed. After the failure of the first brace, the remaining five braces attached to the leg failed in quick succession causing the leg to break off.
Ship: Erika Oil Tanker Date: 11 December 1999 Location: Southern Brittany, FranceOperator: Chartered to Total SA Fatalities: Miraculously 0
As the vessel entered the Bay of Biscay, she ran into a heavy storm. The storm worsened and by mid afternoon on December 11th, she started to list to starboard by 10-12 degrees. In mountainous seas the ship's hull was cracking and water was being taken onboard. Erika was seaworthy despite her worrying maintenance record, according to court investigations. In light of Erika’s extensive visible corrosion and spotty repair record she was still chartered. Evidence was produced that serious corrosion had greatly reduced the thickness of the hull plates and that this combined with poor design to fatigue loading were the primary cause of the failure.
These are just two examples of many such incidents where correct inspection and maintenance could very well have prevented the collapse of a vessel / structure, possibly preventing the loss of human life and damage to the environment.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact Rope Access Inspection.
