AUSJET/ADCVA Newsletter

April 2020

From the Chairman

Welcome to the April 2020 addition of our new look Newsletter. I would like to thank all those contributing

content, which is making our newsletter a great communication platform.

A lot has changed all over the World since our last newsletter in February, with the emergence of the

COVID-19 virus across the world. It has been sad to see the number of deaths and people affected and

globally, AUSJET/ADCVA send our sincere condolences to anyone within our industry here in Australia or

globally that have lost a family member or friend.

I have spoken to a lot of our members and other companies within our industry over the past couple of

weeks; to date our industry seems to be weathering the economic consequences of this virus better than

most. Most of our members are involved in essential services which are vital in keeping our countries water

and power utilities, infrastructure, mining, oil and gas and many other sectors running.

AUSJET/ADVCA has been actively lobbying the State Premiers, Chief Ministers and Prime Minister, in

relation to keeping our members working though stricter lock down conditions should they arise. We have

written to all those involved and have received some replies which give us confidence that our members

services will continue to operate in any escalated lock down situation. Fortunately, Australia’s response to

date, with our dwindling numbers of infection and deaths may mean we can look to some easing of

restrictions in the near future.

We have continued to plan our conference for next March AUSJET 21, as we believe it gives our industry

an event to look forward to and an opportunity for our members to gain momentum off, after the worst of

the current circumstances are over. The newsletter contains further information on the conference including

booking information. The Board is very pleased, excited, and looking forward to AUSJET 21. I would like

to thank Board Member Lance McKay for his leadership getting this event up and running, and Kieran

Moran for his work with Fair Events to make sure our marketing message is on point.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the Newsletter; I look forward to hopefully happier times when our next edition

is due in June.

Stay safe and all the best to your families.

Regards

Peter Jones

Welcome to AUSJET21

In 2021 your association will welcome the inaugural debut of a brand-new association initiative, AUSJET21

Waterjet and Industrial Vacuum technology Exhibition & Conference at Melbourne Showground, Victoria

March 3 - 4. The launch of AUSJET21 by the association is significant as it opens the door to a new style

event dedicated to our industry which is intended to unite the entire industry, and more importantly, inject

some energy and excitement for what can be in the water jetting and industrial Vacuum industry. We have

appointed Fair Events to manage the event on our behalf.

It’s new, fresh, innovative and inclusive, presenting a new style event, that combines a conference,

exhibition and demo arenas of equipment in use as well as networking and socialising. Of significance will

be the attendance of members from the GICC committee made up of member organisations around the

world similar to AUSJET, the committee has representation from the following countries the USA,

Germany, France, UK, Netherlands and South Korea who will be holding a meeting at the AUSJET

conference.

The only thing certain in today’s business environment is change, significantly will be how global

economies and industries rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. AUSJET21 is an important launch as it

helps put a focus on the industry timed to bring together existing and new clients at the one time.

As a member of the association, you will find attached the sales kit for exhibition space and sponsorship

packages, floorplan and booking form before there is a general release.

We have released the information now as it’s important that we commence the planning for what will be a

significant event for the industry. We have also made it as easy as possible for you to get involved, with

electronic booking forms and only a $300 credit card deposit. The booking form is attached and online as a

template which will allow you to complete the form online without printing, to do click on this

link. Anyone that books will then receive confirmation from a team member at Fair Events as to the stand

allocation and final invoices.

If you want to talk to Gary from Fair Events about booking call his mobile on 0417 202 307 or email him

direct at garyf@expertiseevents.com.au

Your association is working hard to ensure we have a sound strategic direction to assist the industry and this

new event will be a major focal point and allow us to release initiatives around it so I urge you to support it

as it supports all of us.

Please visit the AUSJET21 website http://ausjetconnect.com.au

Training Update

The review of the MSMWJ units of competencies through IBSA has started.

The Units are:

MSMWJ201 Use high pressure water jetting equipment

MSMWJ301 Operate a high pressure water jetting system

MSMWJ302 Operate a drain cleaning system

MSMWJ303 Operate a vacuum loading system

The intent of the review is to ensure the UoCs are up to date with current industry practices as well as to

include the use of technical drawing sections into MSMWJ301 and MSMWJ302.

MEM09002: Interpret technical drawing has been revised and now includes four pre-requisite units which

add an extra day to the courses and include the doubling up of one subject, Work Safely, as it is in all the

MSMWJ units and the technical drawing however, it does not align meaning and there cannot be a credit

transfer.

NOTE: The new Interpret technical drawings UoC and pre-requisite UoCs are still awaiting the results of

issues caused by the 2019 revision. At this time AUSJET/ADCVA unsure what this will mean to RTOs

who train with the old UoC at present as they have until July 1 to move over to the newest version.

Following a meeting with IBSA, AUSJET was allowed to review the UoCs prior to the meeting and add

sections for the drawing component to MSMWJ301 and MSMWJ302 as well as review other issues to the

range of UoCs IBSA had received.

The initial review meeting took place on March 30 with RTO representatives from Into Training, Trainright,

AUSJET/ADCVA and IBSA. The next stage will include IBSA Quality/Technical teams to add to and

subtract from sections that are now not required as the format for UoCs has changed. At the next meeting

other industry representatives are invited.

Following the next meeting steps will be:

IBSA quality and technical review

Public comment for 4 weeks

Third technical review meeting

IBSA quality and technical review

Public comment for two weeks

Forth technical review.

IBSA quality and technical review

State and territory approval

Australian Skills Industry Committee approval

Posted on training.gov

The project closing date is scheduled for October 2020.

Incident Reporting - We want to hear from you

One of the responsibilities of being a member of AUSJET/ADCVA is to report all incidents. It is important

we communicate all incidents within our industry to prevent them from reoccurring and to improve industry

safety both here in Australia and now globally through the GICC Global Industrial Cleaning Coalition.

All information is kept strictly confidential and can be reported through our website

https://www.ausjetinc.com.au/, or directly to our administrator Gabe Wardle support@ausjetinc.com.au. In

all cases we request the contact details of the person reporting the incident, so we can work with them to

develop an industry safety alert.

When developing the industry safety alerts any reference to the company that had the incident, or the

location of the incident is removed. Prior to publishing the safety alert, we send a draft of the alert to the

reporting person for their approval prior to distributing the alert to our members and on social media.

So, what should be reported?

In the past reporting has been generally around the higher consequence incidents, severe injuries,

hospitalisations etc. To truly improve industry safety, we want to engage more, we would like to see all

incidents involving High Pressure Water Jetting, Vacuum Loading, Drain Cleaning and Hydro Excavation

reported including,

Accidents

Injuries

Near Misses

Environmental Incident

In some circumstances we understand that some incidents may be placed under legal privilege. In these

instances if possible we would request that members simply advise AUSJET/ADCVA that an incident has

occurred without specific detail, then at the completion of the investigation and the period of privilege, we

can then work together to develop a safety alert.

Member Moments – Five minutes of your time

In this edition, AUSJET speaks with Oliver Bain, Managing Director of Abdex – Fluid Transfer

Technology. Abdex have been an AUSJET member since 2012.

Q. Hi Oliver and welcome to the AUSJET Member Moments. Tell us a little about yourself?

A. Thanks Lance. I’ve been working for the family hose business (Abdex) for over 20 years now. I first

started at our UK office and permanently moved to Australia with my family seven years ago to join the

Australian business. My background within Water Jetting goes back to when I first started at Abdex, where

we supplied sewer cleaning and jetwash hoses. Over the years our product range in Water Jetting has grown

into a substantial part of our core business, supplying low pressure air breathing hoses all the way through to

4000bar UHP hose assemblies and accessories.

Q. What industries do Abdex generally work in?

A. In Australia we are predominately supplying hose assemblies, adaptors, hose restraints, valves and

hydrotest systems to the oil & gas, marine, defence, food and mining sectors.

Q. I notice Abdex have a new workshop in Brisbane, what sort of services are you performing at that

facility?

A. Yes we are excited about our new workshop - The facility was set up at the beginning of this year to

service our Queensland customers with hose assemblies, pressure testing and hose management. We have a

full UHP water jetting hose workshop in Brisbane with test facilities to 5000bar. We also offer industrial

hoses for air, water, petroleum and chemical transfer from stock there.

Q. What other locations do Abdex have branches?

A. We have 5000bar certified hose assembly workshops in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and overseas in

Singapore and the UK.

Q. Does Abdex have any new technology / innovation coming to the market?

A. Yes, we have our new 3000bar UHP swivel gland nuts which allow the hose assembly to rotate under

pressure to prolong the life and safety of the hose and most importantly, help reduce operator fatigue. We

also have our hose management software with RFID chips so customers can, for instance, manage retesting

of their HP and UHP hoses via a mobile app.

Q. What are some of the safety features of the new technology?

A. The new swivel under pressure gland nut on the hose assembly allow the operator to use a UHP gun with

the hose rotating freely under pressure, which reduces fatigue and risk of the hose failing where the hose

usually sees most of the bending and torsion.

If you would like to share a Members Moments please contact support@ausjetinc.com.au

Managing the risks of COVID-19 for your business

The model Work Health and Safety laws.

The model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws require a person conducting a business or undertaking

(PCBU) to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of their workers and others at the

workplace. This includes providing and maintaining a work environment that is without risk to health and

safety and adequate facilities for workers in carrying out their work, so far as is reasonably practicable.

To comply with the model WHS laws, you must identify hazards at the workplace and the associated risks

and do what is reasonably practicable to eliminate those risks, or where this is not reasonably practicable, to

minimise those risks.

Whether a control measure is reasonably practicable to implement involves consideration of what can be

done to manage a risk and whether it is reasonable in the circumstances to do so. The likelihood of the risk

occurring, the degree of harm that might result and the availability and suitability of a control measure are

key considerations in determining what measures are reasonable. Further general guidance is available in the

model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities.

What should a PCBU do to protect workers and others at a workplace?

Under the model WHS laws, PCBUs must have measures in place to eliminate or manage the risks arising

from COVID-19.

To do this, you should keep up to date with the latest COVID-19 information and advice to ensure that any

action taken is appropriate. This includes closely monitoring the information provided by the Australian

Government Department of Health, the Smartraveller website and advice from state or territory government

agencies, including health departments and WHS regulators. See Information and Resources section below

for links to these agencies.

You may not be able to eliminate the risk of workers contracting COVID-19 while carrying out work.

However, you must do all that is reasonably practicable to minimise the risk of workers of contracting

COVID-19.

What control measures will be reasonably practicable will depend on the work being carried out by workers

and workplaces. Generally, you should:

Determine appropriate control measures in consultation with workers, their representatives and

taking account of official information sources implement those measures and clearly communicate

them to all workers, including providing clear direction and guidance about what is expected of

workers

Workers should know when to stay away from the workplace

What action to take if they become unwell, and

What symptoms to be concerned about

Continually monitor relevant information sources and update control measures when and if

necessary. PCBUs should continue to provide information to workers, including changes to control

measures, as the situation develops

Provide workers with continued access to official government sources for current information and

advice

Provide workers with appropriate personal protective equipment and facilities, and information and

training on how and why they are required to use them

Require workers to practice good hygiene, including: frequent hand washing

limiting contact with others, including through shaking hands, and

covering their mouths while coughing or sneezing

Require workers to stay away from the workplace if they are unwell and not fit for work, and

encourage them to seek medical advice as appropriate

Seek advice from health authorities immediately if there has been a confirmed case of COVID19 in

your workplace

Limit access to the workplace by other people, unless necessary

Reconsider workrelated travel and implement other methods of communication

for example, rather than requiring employees to undertake air travel to attend face to face meetings,

facilitate attendance by tele or videoconference

Remind workers that they have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and to

not adversely affect the health and safety of others.

Provide workers with a point of contact to discuss their concerns, and access to support services,

including employee assistance programs

Allow workers to access available entitlements in line with obligations under any applicable

enterprise agreement, award, employees’ contracts of employment, and workplace policies.

When can a PCBU direct a worker to stay away from their usual place of work under the model WHS

laws?

There is nothing in the model WHS law that deals expressly with when a PCBU may direct a worker to stay

away from their usual place of work. This includes when you can direct a worker to work from another

workplace, including from home. Note: the model WHS laws have been implemented in all jurisdictions

except Victoria and Western Australia.

However, the model WHS laws require you, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure the health and

safety of their workers and others at the workplace. To meet this duty, you must identify risks at the

workplace, and do what is reasonably practicable to eliminate those risks, or where this is not reasonably

practicable, to minimise those risks.

For example, in discharging your WHS duties you may undertake a risk assessment and form the view,

based on all the available information from health authorities and having consulted with your workers, that

an appropriate control measure to eliminate or minimise a risk to workers and/or other people at the usual

workplace, is to require workers and other people to stay away from the usual place of work. Depending on

the circumstances, you might also determine that it is appropriate for workers to work from another location,

including their home.

For other PCBUs this approach may not be reasonably practicable (e.g. a workplace that relies on

specialised plant or equipment) but there might be other controls that would minimise the risk of infection

such as implementing other forms of social distancing or delaying non-essential tasks. There is no one size

fits all approach.

The important thing is that you actively consider the context of your business or undertaking, the specifics of

your workplace and all the workers and others to whom you owe a WHS duty and take every step you

reasonably can to eliminate or minimise any risks to health and safety.

Of course, if you know a worker is confirmed to have COVID-19, you should ensure that the worker does

not return to work while they are infectious.

What else should a PCBU take into account when deciding whether a worker or other people need to stay

away from their usual place of work?

To inform any decisions about attendance at the usual place of work, you should:

Consult with affected workers and their representatives and, where relevant, Health and Safety

Representatives

Consider what workplace or other laws might prevent the action being taken

Keep up-to-date with information about the risk and appropriate control measures such as official

information sources and guidance materials

Seek advice specific to their circumstances, including from employee and employer organisations

and legal providers

Sometimes controlling or minimising one risk to health and safety may mean that additional safety risks

emerge that must also be eliminated or minimised. For example, if you direct workers to work from home,

consider what other steps you may need to take to keep workers safe because your WHS duties will still

apply if your workers are performing work at home. The Managing the work environment and facilities

Code of Practice contains a Work environment and facilities checklist (see Appendix B) that you may wish

to use to ensure any alternate work environment and facilities are suitable.

Do I have to consult my workers about measures I put in place to minimise the risk of COVID-19?

When discussing health and safety matters with workers, a consultative approach should be taken to allow

workers to express views before any decision is made.

Participation of your workers in discussions about health and safety is important, as they are most likely to

know about the risks of their work. Joint involvement in identifying hazards and assessing and controlling

workplace risks will help build worker commitment to this process and any changes that may result.

The model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination can give

you more information about your duties to consult.

Do workers or other people need to comply with a direction from a PCBU to stay away from their usual

place of work?

The model WHS laws require workers and other people at workplaces to comply, so far as they are

reasonably able, with a reasonable instruction given by a PCBU to allow the PCBU to comply with the

WHS laws. This means that workers are required to comply with a

direction by a PCBU to remain away from their usual place of work, if they were reasonably able to and the

instruction was reasonable in the circumstances.

Can a worker refuse to come to work?

In some circumstances a worker has the right to stop or refuse to carry out unsafe work. A worker has this

right to cease work if there is a reasonable concern that the worker would be exposed to a serious risk to

their health and safety from an immediate or imminent hazard. A worker must inform you as soon as they

can that they have ceased work. A worker must also then be available to carry out suitable alternative work,

such as working from home.

Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) can direct a worker in their work group to cease unsafe work.

HSRs can do this if:

They have a reasonable concern that a worker would be exposed to a serious risk to health and

safety from an immediate or imminent hazard

They have already consulted and attempted to resolve the issue with the business or undertaking for

whom the workers are carrying out work (unless the risk is so serious and immediate or imminent

that it is not reasonable to consult first); and

HSRs must inform the workplace of any direction that has been given to cease unsafe work. HSRs

can only direct that unsafe work cease if they have completed their initial training under the model

WHS laws.

Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19.

As a national policy body, Safe Work Australia does not have a role in determining coverage or eligibility

for benefits in workers’ compensation schemes. This is the responsibility of the Commonwealth, states and

territories. Workers’ compensation arrangements differ across schemes however there are common threshold

requirements that would apply in the case of COVID-19:

That the worker is covered by the scheme, either as an employee or a deemed worker

That they have an injury, illness or disease of a kind covered by the scheme, and

That their injury, illness or disease arose out of, or in the course of, their employment.

Compared to work-related injuries, it is more difficult to prove that a disease was contracted in, or caused

by, particular employment. In the case of a virus such as COVID-19, establishing the time and place of

contraction may become increasingly hard. Whilst the spread of COVID-19 is contained, it may be easier to

establish whether contraction is work- related, for example, if in the course of their employment a worker

travels to a high-risk area

with a known viral outbreak or interacts with people who have contracted the virus. However, once the virus

becomes more wide-spread in the local community, establishing the degree of contribution of a worker’s

employment to their contraction of the virus will inevitably be more difficult.

Whether a claim for workers’ compensation for contracting COVID-19 is accepted will be a matter for the

relevant workers’ compensation authority, applying their jurisdictions’ workers’ compensation laws.

Workers’ compensation authorities will consider each claim on its merits, with regard to the individual

circumstances and evidence.

ADVERTORIAL

War on Corona, steam power wins

The war on Corona has sharpened the appreciation for the power of steam to kill germs. Local government

bodies, food processors, and health services have become very much aware of the power of high pressure

steam to kill bacteria!

One Australian company, Australian Pump Industries, is promoting the idea of a “double punch” for

cleaning hard surfaces to stop the spread of germs. Aussie Pumps’ portable “clean and capture” high

pressure steam cleaner is ideal for this application.

The system, called the Aussie Hydro-Loop, not only provides steam up to 130 degrees C, but also delivers it

at a pressure of 4,000 psi. “That’s what we mean by the double punch”, said Aussie Pumps’ Chief Engineer,

John Hales. “First the high pressure carries out the cleaning action with steam, then sanitises the surface at

the same time, with minimum use of chemicals”, he said.

The bigger Aussie Hydro-Loop 4,000 psi machine is already widely used to clean cityscapes like plazas and

outdoor eating areas in public spaces. The main drive for the system is water cooled Kubota diesel engines.

A top quality ‘big Berty’ Bertolini triplex high pressure pump provides the 4,000 psi and 20 litre per minute

flow to get the impact of both flow and pressure.

The best news for users is that the machine can carry its own water supply and be self- sufficient during the

cleaning process.

“We designed this machine with Councils and government departments in mind. Contractors use the unit

because of its unique loop system that leaves the job completely clean without polluting the environment”,

said Hales.

The clean and capture system consists of a super suction vacuum system that draws up the contaminated

water and puts it through a five stage filtration circuit. The water is then returned to the tank so the operator

can re-use the same water.

The advantages are obvious. The EPA rules are not broken by contaminating storm water drains and the

operator doesn’t need to find a recharging station to fill the 1,000 litre water tank.

Sanitising public amenities, sports facilities, barbeques, tables and chairs in parks and public spaces is easy

with the Aussie Hydro-Loop. Using high pressure steam also enables the cleaning of oil stains from car

parks, the removal of food stains and waste, and even the elimination of graffiti.

The latest version of the Aussie Hydro-tek loop system comes in a silenced configuration. Called the Aussie

Hydro-Hush Loop, the machine runs with an operating noise level of 75 dbA at seven metres distance. “It’s

a major innovation and never had more topicality than now during the age of Corona”, said Hales.

The company stresses that to disinfect, hot water or steam alone may not be sufficient. For a more

comprehensive attack on the virus, they recommend reducing the bacteria with hot water or steam, before a

final high pressure disinfecting process to make sure of the job.For information and easy steps on Aussie’s

war on Corona, contact Australian Pump Industries - www.aussiepumps.com.au

Imagine an EPA compliant, silenced, clean and capture system that delivers 4,000 psi pressure at 130

degrees C steam! Finish up with disinfectant and Coronavirus is on the ropes!

Meet a Board Member - Paul Cavicchiolo

Paul Cavicchiolo has worked for 20 years in providing specialist Engineering and Product- related services

and advice to industry primarily relating to the design, performance and application of high pressure

hydraulic hose, couplings, adaptors, and high pressure hose assemblies and peripherals.

Paul co-represents RYCO Hydraulics Pty Ltd on the NSW Government Department of Planning and

Environment, Mining Design Guideline MDG 41 Fluid power safety systems at mines collaboration

committee. The NSW Mining Design Guidelines share similar mission in values to those of AUSJET;

protecting the safety and health of all Underground Coal mining personnel, equipment and operations

through design, safe work principles, and risk management. RYCO Hydraulics has contributed significantly

to the development of MDG 41 since its inception. For more information on NSW MDGs issued by the

NSW Resources Regulator click here.

Paul was elected to the AUSJET/ADCVA Board of Management in August 2016. Not being directly

involved in the Industrial Cleaning industry has allowed Paul to bring complementary elements of the

hydraulics industry to AUSJET/ADCVA to provide breadth to the AUSJET/ADCVA Board while

maintaining alignment of AUSJET’s mission, vision and values of Cleaning-up Industry Safely by always

maintaining a safe work environment through standards, training and advocacy.

AUSJET/ADCVA’s mission, vision and values of Cleaning-up Industry Safely by always maintaining a safe

work environment through standards, training and advocacy.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), and is an active member of the Victorian CFA. When

time permits, Paul enjoys camping adventures with his young family.

AUSJET/ADCVA Board Member Paul Cavicchiolo

Recommended Practices for the Use of Industrial Vacuum

Equipment

AUSJET/ADCVA are pleased to advise that our project to develop Recommended Practices for Industrial

Vacuum Equipment has been completed. The work books have been printed and available for purchase by

contacting support@ausjetinc.com.au

AUSJET/ADCVA have been able to keep the cost of the books relatively cheap with members receiving a

discounted price, on both single and bulk purchases of the workbooks.

Members Pricing.

1-10 books $18 each plus gst

10 books and above $15 each plus gst

Non-Members Pricing.

1-10 books $25 each plus gst

10 books and above $22 each plus gst

The workbook covers all aspects of working with Industrial Vacuum Equipment whether it is a Gully

Sucker, Heavy Vacuum Loader, Drain Cleaning Unit, Hydro Excavation Unit or Dangerous Goods Unit,

both truck mounted, containerised, and fixed plant. It has been developed taking into consideration existing

skills set that have vacuum loading components MSMSS00005 Operate a Drain Cleaning System and

MSMSS00006 Operate a Vacuum Loading System, as well as the requirements of AS/NZS 4233 and all

other Australian Standards, Regulations or Legislative requirements.

The content covers:

Types of vacuum systems in detail

Operational requirements

Hazards and controls

Work preparation both prior to mobilisation then when onsite

Set up a job in accordance with procedures

Operate equipment to meet job requirements

Monitor the job conditions and equipment

Complete job in accordance with procedures

Clean job site and complete relevant paperwork

Clean and service equipment

There are also sections specific to operating Hydro Excavation Units and Drain Cleaning Combination

Units.

AUSJET/ADCVA would like to thank all the members that contributed to this project; the professionalism

of this workbook is due to your enthusiastic participation.

Acknowledgements.

AUSJET/ADCVA acknowledges the member companies who contributed to this publication through

attendance and input at the various workshops held around Australia.

Direct Hit

Hammelmann Australia Pty Ltd

JR Richards & Sons

Orontide Group Ltd

Trainright

Solo Resource Recovery

Veolia Environmental Services

Specific advice and in-depth contributions from the following companies and individuals within their

areas of expertise.

City Coast Services

Cleanaway

Contract Resources Pty Ltd

KOR Equipment Solutions Pty Ltd

Spoutvac Industries Pty Ltd

WOMA Australia Pty Ltd

Will Lee Emeritus Member AUSJET/ADCVA

AUSJET/ADCVA will be having a formal launch of the Workbook through a web-based event, which

will also include an information session on AUSJET21 conference planned for March 2021. I would

encourage people to get involved to support this AUSJET/ADCVA event initiative.

Outstanding service deserves recognition

The Water Jetting, Drain Cleaning, Vacuum Loading and Hydro Excavation sector operates both within

domestic services and industry around Australia including the Australian Defence Force.

AUSJET/ADCVA member Chief Fluid Systems primarily set up business to service the Australian Navy

and has since grown to service much of the Australian Defence Force however; at the heart of the operation

they still remain passionate about our seas and those that defend our borders.

“We’ve grown extensively over the past decade but fundamentally we’ve concentrated on developing our

defence business by heading into other platforms of the defence industry,” Chief Fluid Systems Director

Glen Haddon told AUSJET/ADCVA.

“We’ve taken on the industrial sector of defence predominately within ultra-high-pressure water blasting

and during that time we’ve grown and split the business into industrial and defence as a business unit inside

Chief Fluid Systems.”

As well as Chief Fluid Systems being a member of AUSJET/ADCVA, the business is also a member of the

NSW Fluid Power Society whose focus is raising awareness of the dangers of working on fluid power

systems and to establish a national safety approach.

“We’re also trying to attract young people to the trade as there is a shortage of qualified tradesman coming

into the industry,” Glen said.

“We’re trying to develop training and mentoring programs to attract young people because at the end of the

day things need to be maintained and overhauled.”

As part of that attraction program, NSW Fluid Power Society recently awarded a young sailor for his work

in the industry as a Hydraulic Systems Maintainer in the Australian Navy.

In 2019, Leading Seaman Marine Technician Andrew Colman was named RAN Sailor of the Year for

Outstanding Achievements and displaying Navy Values and Signature behaviours,” Glen said.

“He conducted a lot of work during his period of service on the ship and was recognised by his superiors and

got put forward for his attention to detail, exceptional service, work ethic, and general ability to get things

done.

“Due to his outstanding work and with the aim of attracting young Australian Defence workers to the

Society, we decided to recognise LSMT Coleman for his hard work by awarding him a Certificate of

Recognition for his meticulous and outstanding work as a Hydraulic Systems Maintainer."

Picture: Chief Fluid Systems Director Glen Haddon (left) presenting Leading Seaman Marine Technician

Andrew Colman a Certificate of Recognition from the NSW Fluid Power Society.

General Meeting and OAG-Perth

A big THANK YOU to all our members who attended the March General Meeting held in Perth at the Oil

and Gas show. The level of discussion and participation was great to see.

Several or our members also exhibited at the Oil and Gas show, here are some snap shots of the member

exhibits.

AUSJET / ADCVA Meeting for 2020

Annual General Meeting - August 2020.

Thursday 13 August 2020 - Melbourne.

Our next meeting will be our Annual General Meeting to be held in Melbourne during August, at KOR Equipment Solution. The address and time for the meeting will be distributed closer to the date, as the meeting may be subject to any COVID-19 restrictions.

We are hopeful however, that by then we will be able to meet in larger groups, observing social distancing requirements that may still be in effect. We will also be looking into the use of technology to have people attend through a web-based program if travel is still restricted.

General Meeting - November 2020.

Thursday 5 November 2020 - Adelaide - Time and venue to be advised.

Newsletter & Website Advertising

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Advert Size: 300px X 300px

$100.00

$150.00

Avertorial: 250 words plus image (300px X 300px)

$300.00

$450.00

Advertorial: 500 words plus image (300px X 300px)

$450.00

$600.00

We also encourage members to advertise on the AUSJET / ADCVA website (Web Banner) which is

displayed at the bottom of this screen and across every page. The AUSJET / ADCVA website is accessed by

members, industry, government and the community.

If you would like to advertise in the newsletter, please email support@ausjetinc.com.au

AUSJET / ADCVA Change of address

The new postal address for AUSJET / ADCVA is: PO Box 182 Albion Park NSW 2527