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Goals of RAS

History

Industrial Rope Access

Maintenance

Inspections

Painting & Coating

Retaining

Anchorage Systems

Training

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Goals of RAS

Rope Access Solutions is recognized as being on the leading edge of height access and safety in Queensland.

RAS is committed to:-

Providing competent rope access technicians who have been trained to the highest industrial rope access standards.

Ensuring an innovative and cost-effective solution to difficult to reach locations on building and structures.

Using only the best quality and most appropriate equipment available on the market today.

Compliance with the relevant codes, standards and industry regulations at all times.

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History

We have combined three of north Queensland's top window cleaning businesses into one super efficient and reliable Industrial Rope Access window cleaning and maintenance service business.

 

You most likely already know of these businesses and their owners or operators.

 

Firstly, Cleana Windows a 23 year old Townsville based business, owned and operated by Craig Stephens. Specialising in high quality window cleaning of houses, shop fronts and small commercial work.

 

Secondly, Rope Access Solutions a 10 year old business from Mackay, owned and operated by David Southwood. Specialising in cleaning windows, maintenance work and painting on high-rise buildings. 

 

Thirdly, Acro Access originally owned and operated by Paul Coakley, which has been running in Townsville and Cairns since 1990 and specialised in both of the above.

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Industrial Rope Access

Rope Access is a manual system of providing access which, by virtue of diversity of equipment & specialised techniques, allows access to many difficult locations.  Industrial Rope Access utilities techniques adapted from mountaineering, rock-climbing, caving & abseiling for use in industrial applications.  With strict controls in place to ensure quality of training, on-site administration & work procedures, these systems provide a means on access that offers a high degree of safety.

Industrial Rope Access has been established in Australia for approximately 10 years & in Europe for over 20 years.   This method of work positions has been carefully refined over the years by the Australian Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) in the United Kingdom & more recently adapted by the Australian Industrial Rope Access Standard (AIRA) for work in Queensland.

RAS is committed to the on-going development & implementation of safe work positioning using these systems.

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Maintenance on buildings and structures.

RAS can provide a range of maintenance & cleaning work in the areas otherwise complicated by height or position.

Concrete Repairs

Roofing 7 flashing

Expansion Joint Resealing

Blasting

Window Cleaning & Caulking

Internal Vessel Work

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Inspections

A major application of industrial methods is in the fields of Inspection. By using our rope access methods, inspection can be carried out quickly & safely with minimal disruptions to other services.  As well as satisfying tenders our highly mobile team can inspect contractors work before, during & after contract.  A with all inspections we can provide a full Photographic Report.

 

General & close Visual

Paint & Corrosion Surveys

Concrete Condition Surveys

Internal inspections

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Painting & Coating Services

RAS can undertake surface preparation & application of protective coating using Industrial Rope Access techniques.  Major saving can be made by suing rope access methods for regular spot checking to extend intervals between total re-paints.  The speed & versatility of our systems are also useful for access during specific weather windows or other restricting conditions.

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Retaining of Road & Rail Cuttings

RAS offers a service for the Retaining of an embankment using wire mesh & retaining anchors without the need to close off access to road and/or rail services.  Our work methods enable the technician to work with both hands free as the need to use one hand to remain in balance has gone.  Thus the work is less stressful & more productive for all involved.

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Anchorage Systems

RAS can supply & install an anchorage system for rope access to your building or structure.

Maintenance & cleaning by Industrial Rope Access methods incorporated with one of RAS efficient rope access anchor systems can reduce costs when compared with complex mechanical cradles or Hydraulic lifting platforms.

We use only the highest quality materials on the market for these systems & supply a Users Manual & Work Method Booklet with each system installed.  As per AS/NZ 4488 RAS tests all primary & secondary anchors to the appropriate loading.

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Rope Access Training & Assessing

RAS Offers Comprehensive Training packages for your workforce in Industrial Rope Access.

Our training Packages are based on the AIRA standard & meet all Workplace Health & safety requirements for work at height & suspended access.  We will provide a qualified Industrial Rope Access Level 3 instructor/assessor to conduct each training program.  We also have IRATA supervisors who are qualified to instruct to IRATA levels.

Assessment after training is independent of RAS as required by the standard but is included as part of the package.  Our courses are suitable for individuals or groups of no more than 8 per course.

Training Packages include:-

 

Restricted Level 1
Refresher Course
Intermediate level 2
Assessment for AIRA & IRATA
Advanced level 3
Site Specific Height Safety

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Email

RAS@windywizard.com.au

mob 0427 722 977