The EKpass steep slope operations program has multiple phases.  The initial phase includes a slope specific assessment, followed by the development of a safe work plan for the slope(s), or where the safe work plan is created by others the review of the safe work plan to ensure it is accurate and that it contains the necessary elements.  Next the EKpass steep slope program includes monitoring by an EKpass mobile equipment specialist.  These specialists are capable of performing inspection duties such for those activities which involve mobile equipment operations.  Depending on the scope and complexity of the steep slope operation, the EKpass mobile equipment specialist can assist existing inspection resources or may be able to function as the mobile equipment specialist monitoring slope operations while simultaneously performing inspection duties.  Exceptions exist for specialized inspection duties, examples being welding and coating inspection.

The EKpass steep slope program is based on documentation including safe work plan design knowledge, field experience, ongoing monitoring, and the ability to manage change and produce subsequent iterations to the safe work plan as required.

Effective, Efficient, Engaged

Project Execution & HSE Support

EKpass’ purpose is to assist the owner and/or construction management team in achieving successful project execution as well as meeting the planned in-service date with awareness and efficiency. Through our engagement, contingency allowances and unforeseen incidents can be reduced.  This is done through a professional and focused team of support people from EKpass.  We believe we can make a substantial contribution to the execution of major projects.

EKpass makes a commitment to the project owning company/client to provide an all-inclusive support package to your project from the planning process through completion.  Our vision is to make a substantial contribution as part of the planning and support team assembled by the client to manage the project.

Efficiencies are gained by assembling this small but effective team at the early stages. The sharing of duties by these experts makes for an effective contribution to a safe project, with maximized involvement of local residents, and resultant positive impact on social license.

Assessments and audits:

• Safety or productivity related

• As related to equipment operations, determine compliance or lack thereof with any combination of the following:

• Regulatory body requirements (specific to geographic area in question)
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• Client policies and requirements
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• Contractor policies and requirements
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• Industry best practices as related to equipment operation
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• Also includes development of protocols for use during auditing

EKpass provides expert witness services including investigation, testimony, and technical briefings. Contact us for more information.

Among our other consulting and training services related to mobile equipment, EKpass provides initial response and investigation of incidents involving all types of mobile equipment, including hoisting/crane/and pipelayer operations.

During these engagements EKpass utilizes information, experience, and knowledge gained during more than 22 years of global operator training and consulting.

The in depth knowledge of equipment operations provided by EKpass is often required to accurately identify the actual cause. Without EKpass involvement, the incident investigation may inaccurately identify the root cause, based on a faulty understanding of the operation of the mobile equipment.

Further accurate identification of the multiple conditions, actions or combinations of both, requires experience and a thorough understanding of mobile equipment operations.  This is key in identifying how future incidents can be prevented. It is best that we are involved right after the incident occurs, but we can also be quite effective at some period after the fact, in finding the root cause where this was otherwise not identified or was identified inaccurately prior to our involvement.

The EKpass steep slope operations program has multiple phases.  The initial phase includes a slope specific assessment, followed by the development of a safe work plan for the slope(s), or where the safe work plan is created by others the review of the safe work plan to ensure it is accurate and that it contains the necessary elements.  Next the EKpass steep slope program includes monitoring by an EKpass mobile equipment specialist.  These specialists are capable of performing inspection duties such for those activities which involve mobile equipment operations.  Depending on the scope and complexity of the steep slope operation, the EKpass mobile equipment specialist can assist existing inspection resources or may be able to function as the mobile equipment specialist monitoring slope operations while simultaneously performing inspection duties.  Exceptions exist for specialized inspection duties, examples being welding and coating inspection.

The EKpass steep slope program is based on documentation including safe work plan design knowledge, field experience, ongoing monitoring, and the ability to manage change and produce subsequent iterations to the safe work plan as required.

Effective, Efficient, Engaged

Project Execution & HSE Support

EKpass’ purpose is to assist the owner and/or construction management team in achieving successful project execution as well as meeting the planned in-service date with awareness and efficiency. Through our engagement, contingency allowances and unforeseen incidents can be reduced.  This is done through a professional and focused team of support people from EKpass.  We believe we can make a substantial contribution to the execution of major projects.

EKpass makes a commitment to the project owning company/client to provide an all-inclusive support package to your project from the planning process through completion.  Our vision is to make a substantial contribution as part of the planning and support team assembled by the client to manage the project.

Efficiencies are gained by assembling this small but effective team at the early stages. The sharing of duties by these experts makes for an effective contribution to a safe project, with maximized involvement of local residents, and resultant positive impact on social license.