How Tradecore Industries Elevated Safety, Efficiency & Culture With Nivek
Often operating in high-risk maintenance and shutdown environments, Tradecore Industries places a strong emphasis on strengthening the safety and efficiency of their daily operations. Looking to further increase onsite safety and improve operational capability, Tradecore introduced the TED (Tracked Elevated Device) from Nivek Industries to their crews. What began as a solution for belly guard handling has become an essential multi-purpose asset for the business that allows their technicians to complete tasks efficiently and without unnecessary exposure to hazards.
The Client
Tradecore Industries is a Hunter Valley-based and family-owned company operating for over 12 years. Providing a wide range of specialist mechanical and fabrication services, Tradecore has a broad array of clients, from heavy machinery for Caterpillar and Komatsu to lightweight vehicles for Toyota. With an experienced team of fitters, boilermakers, mechanics and administration staff, the business is proudly committed to the ongoing health and safety of its workers on every job.
The Challenge – Lightening the Load for Heavy Industry
The Tradecore team frequently work on large machinery where manual handling, suspended loads and task complexity can create significant risks and slow productivity. The business was looking for a solution to help decrease hazard exposure, improve their renowned strong safety standards and continue to provide consistent and high-quality services to their clients.
The Solution – TED Tackles the Tough Jobs
By adding a TED to their equipment catalogue, Tradecore were able to help reduce the risk to their workers on a daily basis.
“TED reduces and, in some cases, eliminates a lot of potential risks and hazards involved in carrying out certain tasks on heavy earthmoving machinery … Our people are more efficient and self-supporting when carrying out repairs and maintenance to our client’s machines.” – Murray Considine, Task Coordinator.
By also utilising the versatile range of compatible attachments, Tradecore were able to minimise the potential for hand injuries and remove their workers from potentially dangerous situations around suspended loads.
Not only were Tradecore able to strengthen safety for their personnel, but they are now able to offer their clients a superior service and showcase their confidence to undertake tough tasks with care.
