May 2011
So Spring has Come!...

We have completed our ABSA Quality Management System audit, and received the ASME Certificate of Authorization for the term of 2011 - 2014.

As a continuing pursuit for improvement, Rambler is as always taking an active approach to evaluating internal processes and procedures to better serve our customers needs and requirements as we grow together within this dynamicly changing industry.

COR Safety Approval process and details...

What is COR?

• COR is a Certificate of Recognition indicating the employer has implemented a health and safety program that is compliant with the standards established by their Certifying Partner and Alberta Employment and Immigration Partnership Program
• The Alberta Safety Council (ASC) is a Certifying Partner for all industries but specifically to those employers who do not have an established health and safety association.

Why Should an employer become involved in the COR Program?

• To create the safest possible working environment for all employees.
• To prevent injuries, loss time, and property damage.
• To recognize cost savings through WCB rebates and discounts.
• To be eligible to bid on certain contracts because they hold or are actively pursuing a COR.

What is the process involved in getting COR?

• It is mandatory that at least one employee from the company participates in the Large Employer Program Building or if the company has 10 or fewer employees, at least one employee must participate in the Small Employer Program Building course.
• Employee returns to their company and implements a health and safety program as per training.
• The company would then have an audit completed.
• For Large Employers, an outside auditor completes an external audit within the company. It is the responsibilty of the company to hire the External Auditor. The ASC provides a list of certified External Auditors to assist in the process on this site.
• For Small Employers the individual who participated in the Small Employers Program Building course must complete the audit.
• Completed audit is submitted to the ASC and then sent to an Audit Reviewer for Quality Assurance review. This review ensures the auditor has followed the appropriate guidelines and has conformed to the standards set by Partnerships and the ASC.
• When the audit score meets the 80% set for COR Certification Audits, and the quality assurance score meets the 80% standard, a Certificate of Recognition will be issued to the company. When the compnay achieves their COR, an invoice for the COR Maintenance and the Quality Assurance Review fee will be issued along with the Certificate of Recgnition.
• The COR is valid for 3 years and a company must submit an audit every year in order to maintain their certification. In the 2nd and 3rd year of a 3 year cycle, an Internal Audit is conducted. The Internal Audit can be completed by an Eexternal Auditor or by an employee of the company after they have participated in the Internal Auditor Training course.
• Maintenance audits must be submitted to the ASC on or before the anniversary date in order to maintain current COR status.

Safety Program kicks off....

Safety is the prime consideration in all Rambler Fabrication activities, whether those involved are Rambler fabrication owners, employees, contractors, subcontractors, consultants or suppliers.

Safety is an integral part of the business operations of Rambler Fabrication. Prevention of all incidents that may cause bodily harm, property loss or an adverse effect on the environment is of highest importance to the company.

The company has implemented a health and safety management system to protect all personnel, contractors’ consultants, property, visitors and the public.

Rambler Fabrications commitment to safety is directed through the Corporate Safety Policy, the Petroleum Industry Guiding Principles for Worker Safety and the Rambler Fabrication Health and Safety management system.

All employees, consultants and contractors of Rambler Fabrication are responsible for ensuring the health and safety requirements are implemented and followed at all times. 

Rambler Fabrication believe that no job is so urgent that it may be undertaken without identifying and controlling hazards and taking whatever precautions are necessary or proper under the circumstances to avoid operational risk and a preventable injury.

Please welcome Tom Stevens to the Rambler team.  As the senior Safety Specialist for Rambler Fabrication has ten years of experience in the Health and Safety industry.

Hypertherm Torch purchased...

Cutting with this 200 AMP plasma torch will improve Rambler's cutting speed and repitoire of pipe thicknesses.

Capacity    Mild Steel	Dross free Production (pierce) Severence (edge starts)	25 mm (1")  25 mm (1")  50 mm (2")
Stainless Steel	Production (pierce) Severence (edge starts)	25 mm (1") 50 mm (2")
Aluminum	Production (pierce) Severence (edge starts)	25 mm (1") 50 mm (2")
Speed (Mild steel)	Optimum quality	12 mm (1/2") 2159 mm/m (85 ipm)
Cut angle	ISO 9013 range	4-5
Weldability		Ready to weld
Process gases by material (Plasma/shield)	Mild steel Stainless steel Aluminum	Air/Air, O2/Air,  N2, CO2 Air/Air, N2/Air, N2/CO2, H35/N2 Air/Air, N2/Air, N2/CO2, H35/N2
Process amps	Not all processes available for all materials	40-200 beveling (200

20 Ton Crane purchased...

Cummins 5.9 Diesel, 4 wheel drive, 4 wheel steer, 70 ft. boom, 23ft. - 38 ft. jib, 20.5 x 25 tires, PAT LMI Computer, OSHA Certified

Turning Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16' 3" (4950 mm)
Front Axle Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,280 lbs. (10 100 kg)
Rear Axle Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,840 lbs. (9900 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight. . . . . . . . . . 44,120 lbs. (20 000 kg)

Boom Elevation
Two double acting hydraulic cylinders with integral
holding valve provides elevation from -0° to 75°.

Boom
25 ft. - 60 ft. (7.6 m - 18.3 m) three-section full power
boom. Maximum Tip Height: 66 ft. (20.1 m).