RVT Group support the Defence sector with compliant, effective hazard control solutions. We are committed to providing support that ensures you meet project milestones, safely and efficiently, every time.
We understand defence projects are time sensitive, and present various health and safety challenges, that's why we enable to get the job done in the quickest and safest way possible.
Whether you require a full-service package, or are looking for something less hands-on, we will ensure we meet your requirements with minimal fuss.
RVT Group has been a trusted provider to the UK defence sector for many years, and we have static teams on site at several naval bases across the UK. We support during asset production, maintenance and repair work.
Our temporary hire solutions, coupled with our team’s expertise, are becoming highly sought after, due to our astute understanding of your challenges, including:
Activities such as welding, cutting or burning are common during defence projects. Effective fume control prevents harmful particulate getting into the atmosphere, and posing a risk to workers health.
Ventilation solutions for use in potentially explosive atmospheres ATEX zones 1-21. VENTEX® fans can move an impressive 120,000m3 of fresh air per hour.
Our powerful DUSTEX® dust control solutions enable you to capture dust at the source, and extract it safely through multiple filter media.
RVT's extensive confined space range means you will find everything you need here for your required protective equipment.
RVT Group supports the UK Defence sector within all the areas of air, land and marine. We provide a turn-key service, including:
RVT Group can provide a free of charge hazard control assessment. Your assessment will be with one of our highly experienced dedicated Defence consultants who can help whether you know what you need, or are unsure and want to talk through your options. We tailor our assessment to suit you, whether that's a telephone call, a teams meeting, or an in-person visit.
If you are interested in booking this service, fill in our online form and one of our consultants will be in touch.
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Challenge: During a cold, winter month, work had been carried out in over 700 compartments below deck and it now required painting. Challenges included meeting the project milestones, and the steel needing to be maintained at 5°C to adhere properly, with a relative humidity of under 55%.
Overview: Following the implementation of RVT’s equipment, the client met it’s project milestone within the requirements set out. We concluded the project by revisiting site for a 'lessons learned' meeting and it was clear that the client was pleased with the performance of the solution.
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Challenge: This ship was due to undergo a major refurbishment which would include welding, cutting and grinding activities. The customers control measures were struggling to achieve velocities required in accordance with HSG258. The customer identified that a more specialist and high pressure extraction system was required.
Solution: RVT Group installed a modular, compliant solution that captured the hazard at source. All of the extraction systems on site were commissioned, demonstrating that it is performing in accordance with RVT Group's design, and meeting the customer's requirements.
Health, safety and wellbeing should never be left to chance, that's why it's important to work with suppliers you trust to deliver.
Defence has a dedicated team that can be contacted via email, telephone or our online enquiry form to discuss your next project. Our friendly team will ask a few questions to get a better understanding on what you require. It might be that we organise a free hazard control assessment.
Our team will put together a fully compliant, effective hazard control solution that mitigates your challenge. Depending on the complexity of your project, we may have a few proposals for you to choose from. When your proposal is ready, your consultant will get in touch to discuss and answer any questions you may have.
Once happy with your hazard control solution, we ask that you organise the PO, so we can organise the delivery. RVT Group's service includes providing the RAMs and the logistics for equipment on site. Once delivered, you will have access to our technical support, engineers, and customer service if you ever need them throughout the hire. On some naval bases we have dedicated teams on hand to support.
