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<title><![CDATA[Wescott Uses Innovative Suspended Deck System to Remediate CUI on RLPG Tank]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The suspended deck system we use is up to 80% more cost-effective, 5x lighter, and 75% less bulky than traditional scaffolding. It also offers a higher factor of safety, reducing the risk of accidents and improving the quality of work. This system is designed to withstand high winds and heavy loads, making it a reliable solution for accessing hard-to-reach areas.
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<content><![CDATA[Wescott, a leading provider of industrial services, recently used an innovative suspended deck system to remediate corrosion under insulation (CUI) on a large RLPG tank. The traditional approach of building stick/modular scaffold to access the top of the tank did not align with Santos&#39; transformation process, and the latest technology (FLIR camera infrared imaging, non-intrusive pulsed eddy current) were not suitable to quantify CUI. The only option was to innovate and find an alternative solution.

Wescott&#39;s solution was to install a suspended deck platform around the perimeter of the tank. The suspended deck is a high strength and low weight platform that can be installed by a 4-Person Rope Access Team. The system is also inspected on a weekly basis as per Temporary Works Regulations. A variety of containment systems can be installed to capture all debris generated by the works and can be adjusted as required.

The use of the suspended deck system provided significant safety and cost advantages to the client. The system is up to 80% lighter and 75% less voluminous than traditional scaffolding, which reduces the load on the structure and improves efficiency of access. The system also reduces manual handling, the wind load on the structure and system, transport logistics, and storage of product on site. Additionally, the suspended deck system improves the quality of work, extends the life of assets, reduces dropped objects risk, withstands high winds, takes heavy loads, and has a higher in-built safety.

Wescott is proud to have used an innovative solution to remediate CUI on this RLPG tank. The suspended deck system is a safe, efficient, and cost-effective solution that can be used on a variety of projects.
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<pubDate>26 Apr 2023 23:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shutdown Works Completed Successfully]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[We recently completed a challenging project involving the removal and replacement of over 20 tonnes of absorption media and conducted a thorough internal vessel inspection, all while handling waste management and coordinating all necessary resources.
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	Location: Specialist Gas Facility, Altona, VIC
	Date: Christmas Shutdown 28th Dec 22 &ndash; 07th Jan 23
	Duration: 10 Days
	Wescott: Principal Contractor / Turnkey project management
	Engineering: Wescott&rsquo;s in-house Engineer defined the scope, methodology and worked alongside the client for a complete remediation solution leading up to the execution phase.
	Materials: Absorption Media, SS Filtering mesh, gaskets, high-tensile mild steel bolts &amp; washers, custom fabricated replacement venturi sheet metal cone and funnel system created in Wescott&rsquo;s steel fabrication workshop to assist with the media replacement.
	Execution Team: 5 highly skilled IRATA rope access technicians trained in CSE Access, Rescue &amp; Emergency Response.


Wescott&#39;s team was tasked with removing and replacing all insulation media and process piping for the purifier vessels. This bespoke project presented several challenges, especially regarding access to the vessels. Access was achieved by CSE Rope Access trained technicians through the access hatch at the top. Pipes were removed, and all corrosion defects inside the vessels were remediated before reinstating all pipes with new gasket seals after media replacement was completed.

Wescott removed the large process pipe sections with a 70-tonne crane to gain internal access to the units. Using Vacuload Series 4/Interceptor Recovery Unit and custom-fabricated fit-to-measure equipment, the CSE team removed up to 23 tons combined of Molecular Sieve and Alumina Oxide absorption media before completing a thorough internal vessel inspection for signs of corrosion or damage. This information was reported to the client&#39;s engineering team in real-time. Wescott refilled the units with new media and handled waste management and disposal.

As the principal contractor, Wescott coordinated and contracted all necessary resources, including stainless steel mesh, scaffolding, cranes, high-risk EWP, rigging, CSE rescue operations, and worked around the SIMOPS and installation team to remove and replace decommissioned valves to the Purifier units.
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<pubDate>28 Mar 2023 04:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wescott wins Contractor of the Year at Santos Annual Awards]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Wescott was thrilled to receive the award of Contractor of the Year at Santos&rsquo;s Annual Directors&#39; EHSS Awards, held at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday 20th April.
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<content><![CDATA[Wescott was thrilled to receive the award of Contractor of the Year at Santos&rsquo;s Annual Directors&#39; EHSS Awards evening, held at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday 20th April.

Attended by Santos board members, CEO, South Australian Premier Steven Marshall and other dignitaries, Wescott&rsquo;s General Manager - Operations Charlie Lombardo accepted the award. 

Charlie had personally overseen the successful execution of several projects at Santos&rsquo;s Port Bonython Hydrocarbon Plant, in which Wescott introduced innovation to achieve unparalleled safety and efficiency.

Santos Project Manager Vijay Menon who was central to the series of projects was also present and shared in the joy, after being personally remarked in the acceptance speech, along with other Santos and Wescott employees, for their roles.

Santos cited Wescott&rsquo;s work across several projects in which Wescott introduced innovative methods, obtaining unrivalled results in both safety and efficiency, the reason for their nomination and subsequently winning the award.

Charlie said, &quot;after being nominated for the award in 2020, we are thrilled to have been nominated again this year, showing consistency in our high level execution of projects. And to win it is just fantastic.&quot;
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<pubDate>01 May 2021 06:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Don&#39;t be a Galah, Save a Hawk]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s the small wins that add up which ultimately help save our uniquely Australian fauna and flora, and Wescott are very proud to have played their part on a recent project in regional SA.
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<content><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s the small wins that add up which ultimately help save our uniquely Australian fauna and flora, and Wescott are very proud to have played their part on a recent project in regional SA.

Working on the remediation of an RLPG Tank, of which the cladding, insulation and tank wall itself had been compromised by local birdlife, Wescott operatives found themselves face to face with the native creatures, who had somewhat claimed squatters&rsquo; rights.

The native birds &ndash; baby Kestrel Hawks, Galahs (baby pink and grey cockatoos) and Blackbirds, were carefully removed by the crew and handed over to local Wildlife Rescue.

Andrew from Wildlife Rescue Whyalla educated the crew and plant staff on the birds and the process to relocate them. The Hawks will be released into the wild - there isn&rsquo;t a large presence of these species in the wilderness and he was overwhelmed and looking forward to preparing them for release. He said, &ldquo;they will be fed mice and minced meat - the mince must not contain any preservatives as this will kill the birds, however, it needs nutrition added for the birds to survive.&rdquo; Andrew got quite emotional when he saw the birds knowing that his efforts and contribution to wildlife will be rewarded by being able to save them.

Needless to say, this feel good story got plaudits from Wildlife Authorities, and reflects Wescott&rsquo;s values and dedication to protecting and conserving the environment.
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<pubDate>29 Apr 2021 06:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wescott &amp; Santos Take Out the 2020 SA Premiers Award for Energy &amp; Mining]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Wescott was humbled to learn that together with Santos, their Port Bonython Tank Inspection Scope Innovative Solution, took out the Health &amp; Safety Category of the 2020 SA Premier Awards for Energy &amp; Mining.
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<content><![CDATA[Wescott was humbled to learn that together with Santos, their Port Bonython Tank Inspection Scope Innovative Solution, took out the Health &amp; Safety Category of the 2020 SA Premier Awards for Energy &amp; Mining.

Now in its eighth year, the Premier&#39;s Awards in Energy and Mining recognise excellence demonstrated by leading resources and energy sector companies and organisations to improve the economic, environmental, health and social wellbeing of South Australian communities. 

The project, executed by Wescott at Santos&#39; Port Bonython Plant, featured the use of innovative access solutions and the introduction of other innovation, giving rise to increased safety and also adding efficiencies.

Santos remarked on the ability of Wescott to create a solution to achieve their ideal of safe and innovative practices. 
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<pubDate>23 Apr 2021 06:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Collaboration the name of the game]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Wescott recently teamed up with market leading provider of leak detection and asset condition data capture services - Asset Integrity Survey Services Pty Ltd (AISS). 
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<content><![CDATA[This collaboration saw a highly specialised Wescott rope access team and AISS perform a confined space rope access and integrity survey of a 26-meter-tall Air Separation Unit (ASI) at Air Liquide&rsquo;s Altona North plant in Melbourne Victoria.

The AISS scope included very low pressure gas leak detection surveys of all internal and external potential leak sources using airborne and contact ultrasonic leak detection technology.

Wescott&rsquo;s scope included removing insulation via rope access and vacuum extraction from inside the ASU, remediating corrosion and irregularities and providing a Rescue Coordination and Confined Space Entry Standby Team for AISS.

Wescott teamed up with AISS Director Antoine Hanekom some years ago, and Wescott General Manager Ralf Cameron said &ldquo;it has been great working with Antoine again. He is highly regarded by Wescott for his ingenuity and work in developing leak detection technology. We recognise the value in such a collaboration, and it fits well with Wescott&rsquo;s ability to offer turnkey asset integrity management solutions for our clients.&rdquo;
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<pubDate>18 Apr 2021 06:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wescott Nominated for 2021 Santos Directors&#39; EHSS Awards for Contractor of the Year]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Wescott are very proud to once again be nominated for an award at this year&rsquo;s Santos Directors&rsquo; EHSS Awards. The category &ndash; Contractor of the Year, recognises a contractor who has worked to significantly improve EHSS outcomes in Santos operations.
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<content><![CDATA[Santos cited Wescott&rsquo;s work across several projects in which Wescott introduced innovative methods, obtaining unrivalled results in both safety and efficiency.

The nomination noted &ldquo;Wescott has demonstrated exceptional communication skills and culture, and demonstrated a great understanding of the Santos &lsquo;one team&rsquo; culture, and their approach to consistently deliver has demonstrated their ability to align and value Santos&rsquo; vision.&rdquo;

Wescott has invested heavily in establishing key tools to measure the project health, progress and reporting in real time, in order to create a true cooperation with Santos.

&ldquo;Wescott success stands testimony to them embarking as finalists for the 2020 EHSS Director&rsquo;s award. Santos thrives on Wescott&rsquo;s success as they consistently provide feasible solutions for mitigating routing &amp; non-routine risks. Their due diligence makes them successful as winning bidders on key projects across midstream.

Wescott set themselves apart by initiating proactive troubleshooting, improving work efficiencies resulting in huge savings and EHSS improvements.&rdquo;

Wescott&rsquo;s global Managing Director Mark Duffy shared his delight for the nomination, saying it is testament to the great work the team is doing and the very solid underlying ethos that Wescott is becoming known for.
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<pubDate>22 Feb 2021 06:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PPG Training a Great Asset for Wescott Crews]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Wescott has recently taken the opportunity to upskill a team of its operatives in the correct application of PPG&rsquo;s technical passive fireproofing coating.
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<content><![CDATA[Wescott has recently taken the opportunity to upskill a team of its operatives in the correct application of PPG&rsquo;s technical passive fireproofing coating Pittchar NX. The operatives were put through their paces by PPG&rsquo;s product experts and tested on both hand and spray application via plural pump, in order to pass PPG&rsquo;s stringent applicator course requirements.

The training is mandatory for applicators in order to apply the product which is fast becoming one of the industry&rsquo;s leading fireproofing products. It ensures the preparation, application and finish are in-line with the manufacturer specifications and will achieve the products intended high performance levels.

Wescott General Manager Operations Charlie Lombardo added he was pleased to see a breadth of Wescott&rsquo;s multi-disciplined operatives add the knowledge of this innovative product to their skill sets, making our flexibility in delivering turnkey solutions to clients even more possible. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s something in which we strive to achieve &ndash; the professional delivery of a multitude of market-leading products, by our highly skilled and experienced crews. And it is great to have the supportive relationship we do with the manufacturers who are at the forefront of this technology&rdquo;.
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<pubDate>13 Apr 2018 04:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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