EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Spider Access since 2009 has been undertaking various installation and maintenance projects using a variety of access methodologies which included Rope Access, MEWP, BMU and access platforms & Scaffolding.
SCOPE OF WORK
Spider access were awarded both installation of lighting systems, erection and fit out of the lotus steel structure. All of which was undertaken by Rope access. This included a 60 Ton steel supported shade structure with each section of steel, and GRC meticulously lifted over the infinity pool at level 22.
Following that, spider access installed an individual designed chandelier of 10-12 meter, and 500kg. To take such weight, we had to reinforce all the steel members using welded support plates and NDT testing to enhance the steel support which proved a successful outcome.
CHALLENGES & SOLUTION
Our main challenges come in the form of accessibility and lifting techniques since we were not able to utilize the tower cranes at site. Therefore, a complex lifting rig was designed through rope access strategies to ensure the pieces were lifted safely, efficiently and without impacting other ongoing site activities.
THE TEAM
To suite the various requirements of the various works and ensuring the highest of safety standards, Spider Access maintains a highly skilled & professional team on site trained across multiple disciplines. Our employee credentials include Managers with Project Management professional, Lead Auditor & NEBOSH certifications along with practical experience who led operational and safety aspects of the project.
HSE Engineers & Officers (NEBOSH & IOSH certified) who ensure our established safety policies & procedures are being followed all the time
Project Coordinator/Admin (IOSH Certified) to control documentation and online portals. All management staff are expected to have an HSE certification which further strengthens our team commitment towards safety.
Technicians are trained at various levels; we deploy rope access teams that are IRATA certified and further train them to get their IPAF & PASMA certification as well. This has been a huge success which gave us the flexibility to distribute manpower efficiently, cover all our scopes and helped the client optimize their costs as well. Our rope access team credentials:
• IRATA Level 1 with IPAF & PASMA
• IRATA Level 2 with IPAF & PASMA
• IRATA Level 3 (Supervisors) with IPAF & PASMA, in addition all our supervisors are Basic First Aid trained as well. (all the above are confined spaced trained)
CONCLUSION
Over the years the Spider Access has maintained an impeccable safety record, educated the client about safety standards, and kept our clients aware of changing regulations. Operational performance has always remained consistent throughout the years and always been successful in meeting our agreed SLAs and KPIs without an exception.
Trust is an important factor in a client-service provider relation, our client has found us credible and as a result our contracts with Besix has increased steadily over the years.
