Absafe is a multi-disciplined height and difficult access specialist with three divisions: specialist access and remedial engineering, height safety services, and specialist safety equipment. It provides comprehensive services including remedial consulting, contracting, maintenance, safety equipment supply and servicing. Safety is its top priority and it prides itself on its expert industry knowledge, innovative solutions, and high standard of service delivery.
2. ABSAFE IS A MULTI-DISCIPLINED HEIGHT
AND DIFFICULT ACCESS SPECIALIST.
ONE BRAND. THREE DIVISIONS.
SPECIALIST
ACCESS &
REMEDIAL
ENGINEERING
HEIGHT
SAFETY
SERVICES
SPECIALIST
SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
We provide the most comprehensive range of
remedial consulting, contracting and maintenance
as well as specialist safety equipment supply and
servicing to a broad range of industries.
Wholly Australian-owned and operated, Absafe
was founded in 2002 as a rope access company.
Absafe are recognised as an organization that
combines expert industry knowledge with
integrity, personable people, innovative thinking
and a problem-solving mindset, to enable the
highest standards of service delivery.
With an outstanding CV and highly
experienced in engineering, height safety, rope
and difficult access. We are headquartered in
Collingwood Victoria with offices in Hallam and
the Latrobe Valley.
Safety is in our DNA. Ability is at our core.
We have expert industry knowledge and are
personable, innovative, and operate with
integrity. We solve your problems and give you
the highest standard of service.
Be confident your needs are being met.
With Absafe, youre in safe hands.
About absafe
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
3. ACCREDITATIONS
AND ASSOCIATIONS
ACCREDITATIONS
Painting Contract Certification Program (PCCP)
Accreditation (Accreditation Number 142)
Industrial Rope Access Trades Association (IRATA
International) (Member number 4019/0)
Certified to ISO 9001 AS/NZS 4801 and ISO
14001 for Quality, Safety and Environment
ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
The Australasian Concrete Repair Association
(ACRA).
The Australian Corrosion Association (ACA).
The Concrete institute of Australia (CIA).
The Water Industry
Operators Association (WIOA).
The Working at Heights Association (WAHA)
OUR CLIENTS
PARTNERS
CLIENTS
COMPANIES WE ASSIST
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5. SPECIALIST ACCESS
REMEDIAL ENGINEERING
Absafe is a specialist contractor that provides repair and maintenance
to all forms of the built environment.
Our forte is difficult access - Height, Confined Space or Extreme
conditions. Facade refurbishment, Bridges, Power Industry Assets,
Power transmission Assets, Water industry.
Were highly experienced. Triple accredited and award winning.
CONCRETE REPAIRS
Were specialist concrete repairers.
We provide an experienced trained
workforce (ACRA and ACA trained).
SPECIALIST ACCESS
Industrial abseiling, confined space,
rigging. Were IRATA Members.
HELICOPTER ACCESS
AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Were highly experienced in helicopter exit
works and advanced rigging methods for
aerial crane work.
CONFINED SPACE
We supply highly experienced crews for
works within confined space with state of
the art equipment and PPE as well as either
assuming all procedural responsibility or
fitting in with the clients systems.
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
Diagnostic and remedial to Facades and
other infrastructure, Were unique in that we
have 12 qualified Level 2 bridge inspectors
all with IRATA rope access certification.
REMEDIAL ENGINEERING
AND MAINTENANCE
Specialising in welding, cladding,
plant installation as well as NDT and
inspection services.
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Experienced in all facade coatings,
waterproofing, potable water membranes,
2 pack epoxy, and blasting.
Were ACA Members, NACE Coatings
inspectors and one of the few rope access
companies that are PCCP accredited.
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6. THE THREE KEY AREAS TO CONSIDER WHEN IT COMES TO SPECIALIST ACCESS
AND REMEDIAL ENGINEERING ARE:
EXTREME CONDITIONS
Were experts in helicopter exit works and
aerial crane work. In partnership with Jayrow,
we provide helicopter lifting services. Absafe
implements all procedures including supplying
fully trained aircrew and using advanced
rigging methods. Our exit at height methods
are built around IRATA principles and are
designed to be utilised by IRATA operatives.
IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
Our in-house team of remedial engineers
and materials scientists offer a full suite
of engineering services. We deliver highly
qualified consulting and remedial engineering
to anywhere across Australia.
We cover every aspect of remedial engineering,
from diagnostics to reporting to complete
project management. We provide technical
solutions for all structure forms whether they
be skyscrapers, heritage buildings, steel
structures, bridges, dams or spillways. Our
remedial engineering services extend to
structures of any age, type, size, and material.
We have 12 qualified Level 2 bridge inspectors,
all with IRATA rope access certification.
ACCESSING THE PROBLEM AREA
HEIGHT
Absafe is an IRATA member. Our team has an
in-depth and practical knowledge of operating
safely at height. This includes being able to
identify the characteristics and hazards of
a problem area, and knowing the legislative
requirements. Like any other method of
working at height, rope access should be
regarded as a complete system. That means
planning, management, competence and
suitable equipment should all work together to
ensure safety. Absafe is committed to safety
from day one.
CONFINED SPACES
Our highly experienced confined space
operators use state-of-the-art equipment
and PPE. We also assume procedural
responsibility by fitting in with your systems.
We have everything from powered respirators
to SCBA and long-line breathing systems,
allowing us to put a large rope access
team down a 50m silo and have them work
comfortably and expediently.
ACCESSING THE
PROBLEM AREA
IDENTIFYING
THE PROBLEM
DELIVERING
A SOLUTION
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7. SHOTCRETING
Unique to Absafe, we have the technology and
experience to carry out shotcreting repairs to
fa巽ades and structures at heights from 150 to
1,500 metres horizontal. We convey distance
whilst utilising light access systems such as
rope access or swing stage methods.
PLANT AND STRUCTURAL
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Boiler making, welding
and cladding repairs
Silo inspection, repair and cleaning
Bulk material blockage cleaning
FAADE REFURBISHMENT
All aspects of external refurbishment from
removing unsafe or dislodged materials from
your building fa巽ade, to arranging for gantries,
scaffolds, booms and all permits, to repairs
and coatings
STABILISATION
Rockfall meshing installation,
pioneered by Absafe
For embankments and revetments, Absafe also
do top/bottom anchoring, surface scouring and
traffic management
Absafe has proven experience in stainless steel
silos, boilers, BGOD, water systems, sewerage
systems, concrete bulk material, silos, spray
towers. With our full suite of services and
our customer-oriented mindset, you can rest
assured that your needs are being met.
DELIVERING A SOLUTION
We inspect, repair, install, refurbish
and protect. Our specialist contracting
services include:
REMEDIAL ENGINEERING
AND MAINTENANCE
Fa巽ade refurbishment, bridges, power
industry assets, power transmission assets
and water industry
PROTECTIVE COATING
Abrasive blasting, all fa巽ade including industrial
coatings, waterproofing, potable water
membranes and two pack epoxies etc
Accredited ACA Members, NACE Coatings
inspectors and one of the few rope access
companies that are PCCP accredited
CONCRETE REPAIR
Corrosion treatments (including
cathodic protection)
Delamination, spalling and cracks
in concrete
Core drilling
Restoration of structural integrity to
concrete walls, slabs and columns with
crack injection
Structural performance enhancement with
carbon fibre or composite upgrades
An active member of the ACRA and an
experienced trained workforce of ACRA
and ACA
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8. HEIGHT SAFETY SOLUTIONS
We provide the most complete, compliant and credible height
safety solutions.
PROCEDURE AND
METHODOLOGY CREATION
Evaluates, designs and develops
comprehensive yet easy-to-follow
procedural manuals, allowing you and
your staff to access and use your systems
effectively, efficiently and safely
ONGOING RECERTIFICATION AND
MAINTENANCE
Ensures total compliance and risk mitigation
ONLINE ASSET MANAGEMENT TOOLS
Provides full visibility and ease of use
AUDITS, INSPECTIONS REPORTING
OF HEIGHT SAFETY SYSTEMS
Ensures current compliance and your
equipment and procedures are the right fit
for you
SYSTEM DESIGN
Creates fit-for-purpose systems
SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION
OF HEIGHT SYSTEMS
Ensures all installation is carried out
professionally and no corners are cut
EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONAL
SESSIONS
Demonstrates and transfers our knowledge
on the safe and proper use of a variety of
heights related tools and equipment
WE HAVE IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES,
PPE INNOVATION AND DIFFICULT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. WERE RESPONSIVE
AND CUSTOMER-ORIENTATED. WITH OUR EXPERTISE IN HEIGHT AND
DIFFICULT ACCESS, YOULL BE CONFIDENT YOUR NEEDS ARE BEING MET.
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9. 3
SPECIALIST SAFETY EQUIPMENT
RETAIL SHOWROOMS
We consult and collaborate with you in order to provide your
correct, compliant and complete specialist equipment.
EQUIPMENT SUPPLY
Comprehensive working at height
tools, confined spaces equipment,
gas detection tools, speciality PPE etc.
Can be purchased via our one stop
eCommerce site as well as through
our retail stores.
B2B CORPORATE CLIENTS
Evaluates, designs and develops
comprehensive yet easy-to-follow procedural
manuals, allowing you and your staff to
access and use your systems effectively,
efficiently and safely.
MELBOURNE RETAIL SHOWROOM
106 Gipps Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Phone +61 3 9486 3777
LATROBE VALLEY RETAIL SHOWROOM
1 Chickerell St, Morwell Vic 3840
CONSULTATION AND
ADVISORY SERVICES
Onsite audit, compliance audit,
safety management plan and emergency
response plan etc.
TRAINING
Working at height, working in confined
spaces, rescue and emergency response etc
ONSITE SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Equipment inspections, equipment testing,
asset management and reporting etc.
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10. CARDOX
Absafe is the exclusive Australian distributor for
ATD Cardox Pressurised CO2 blasting systems.
Cardox is a non-explosive blasting system. In
cement and other manufacturing plants, the
Cardox CO2 system is the most efficient and
cost-effective method of clearing build-up and
blockages. Use Cardox anywhere along the
plants processing line, at preheaters, cyclones,
inlet chambers, riser ducts, feed pipes, rotary
kilns, raw feed mills, precalciners and coolers.
SERVICES
DESIGN AND INSTALL
Operational Systems
Charging Stations
SUPPLY
Systems
Consumables
MAINTENANCE
Audits
Personnel
EMERGENCY BLOCKAGE CLEARANCES
ROPE ACCESS CLEARANCE TEAMS
LOCALISED CARDOX PLACEMENT
Absafe is unique because we can install
permanent systems and place Cardox in
temporary positions by hand.
This allows us to facilitate emergency
clearance in places such as internal silos
to remove dry bulk materials. With our rope
access and confined space expertise, we
can safely access most areas to drill and plant
the Cardox units with optimum results.
SKY CLIMBER
Absafe is the Australian representative of Sky
Climber Modular Work Platforms.
We can design supply and install swing stages
and modular platforms to suit every access
requirement.
We are also certified machine hoist technicians
and can service and repair your Sky Climber
Alpha and Compact Hoists as well as the
Skylock emergency cable systems.
Sky Climber速 has been designing, engineering
and manufacturing quality hoists, rigging
solutions, and modular work platforms since
1955. Since then Sky Climber速 has designed
and manufactured powered suspended access
systems for buildings, power station boilers,
chimneys, bridges, storage tanks, ships,
windmills and virtually anywhere else where
access is required.
As the most recognized name in the world of
suspended access solutions, Sky Climber速
is a multinational company. Sky Climber速
markets and distributes products and services
through a worldwide network of experienced
dealers supported by factory engineers and
technicians. Sky Climbers速 attitude toward
our customers, dealers and employees is
defined by safety and quality solutions.
DISTRIBUTORSHIP
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11. OUR MISSION
Building on our experience and qualifications,
we aim to supply innovative and high-quality
solutions to our clients.
OUR VISION STRATEGY
Absafe has a reputation for being at the forefront
of the rope access industry. We seek to maintain
that reputation by constantly developing in all key
areas, using an open management approach, and
backing ourselves with the right accreditation.
We recognise that safety is paramount and is
behind everything we do.
We forge strong customer relationships to better
understand our clients and provide the solution
they need.
The key to our success is constant evaluation
and learning. Weve retained our key personnel
by creating the right dynamics within our team.
We seek to attract talented and like-minded
individuals who are passionate about creating a
successful work environment.
Our team understand that behind success lies
perseverance, empathy, creativity and discipline.
As a group we come from a diverse range
of ethnicities and beliefs. We encourage and
embrace diversity within our ranks.
Our company is built on a framework of
quality, from our accreditations, processes
and systems to the people we employ.
We actively encourage all personnel to expand
their horizons and become the best that they
can be. We foster talent and provide training,
guidance and leadership.
We seek to build a strong, dynamic
and successful company that provides
financial security, stability and professional
development to its employees.
Our ethos embodies excitement
and purpose for all our employees.
OUR VALUES
Safety
Perseverance
Creativity
Quality
Leadership
Diversity
Personal growth
Our Purpose
VISION, MISSION AND VALUES
KEY PERSONNEL
ANDY CADDY
MANAGING DIRECTOR
DAMIEN MCNIECE
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
PAUL FREDERICK HOLLAND
GENERAL MANAGER - SALES
MATT VAN BRINK
HEIGHT SAFETY
SERVICES MANAGER
CLIVE AUSTIN
CHIEF ESTIMATOR
PROJECT ENGINEER
CONTACT DETAILS
HEADQUARTERS
RETAIL SHOWROOM
106 Gipps Street,
Collingwood VIC 3066
+61 3 9486 3777
LATROBE VALLEY
REGIONAL DEPOT
RETAIL SHOWROOM
1 Chickerell Street,
Morwell Vic 3840
HALLAM SERVICE CENTER
Unit 5, 34 Melverton Ave,
Hallam Vic 3803
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