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Since the mid 1970’s, Cardinia Shire local Ron Kraan, the owner and managing director of the company, has been at the forefront of developing strategies that aim to protect the natural environment whilst still meeting stringent safety standards. Through years of experience, Kraan Contracting is able to offer its customers an efficient, cost effective solution that does not compromise safety, nor the environment.
Over the past 45 years, Ron Kraan Pty Ltd has completed hundreds of jobs across the private, commercial and government sectors, including the following works:
We understand that each job and its clientele is unique, therefore we consult with all stakeholders involved in each project to ensure we are achieving their desired goals, and to minimise any inconveniences or disturbances to their daily tasks and/or operations. For many years we have successfully completed projects along major highways, tourist roads, inner city suburbs, at music festivals and for thriving businesses. Our success in such projects highlights our professionalism and drive to work in collaboration with our clients to ensure that their daily operations can continue with minimal interruptions whilst we provide our services.
To ensure that we uphold all aspects of the current Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Code of Practice for Safety in Forest Operations, we undertake ongoing audits of all our procedures, operations, employees, and machinery. A full site inspection and risk management assessment is always carried out prior to the commencement of any works, and any necessary risk controls are put into practice to ensure we adhere to all health and safety regulations.
In our 45 years as a company, we are proud to have never had any major safety incidents. The services we provide as a business often involve engaging in high-risk tasks, and therefore we always ensure each risk is individually assessed prior to the commencement of any works. The health and safety of all parties involved is of the highest priority to us at Kraan Contracting; our diligence in adhering to all health and safety regulations is what has allowed us to maintain our reputation as a highly professional and respectable business.
Our employees are fully qualified with the following certifications:
All of our machinery is of a very high standard and has been assessed by a qualified assessor for risk hazards; every piece of machinery we use has been certified to be of the highest quality and are very well maintained. Our excavators, tractors and loaders are fully equipped with steel roll-over cages, forest protection and fire suppression systems to ensure we are prepared for any emergency scenario.
The company now has a wide range of equipment, including:
Our equipment is specifically suited to managing and dealing with the safe, efficient and effective removal of all types vegetation, all while ensuring that a neat and tidy job is left for our customers, a fundamental value that we at Ron Kraan Pty Ltd pride ourselves on.
Recognising that our day-to-day activities have an impact on our environment, community and economy, we work hard to manage our business development in a way that enhances the opportunities available for future generations.
Our machinery and equipment have been purposely designed and built with careful consideration of the impact we have on our natural environment. Our purpose-built loader/log skidder has low, ground pressure tyres to minimise ground compaction, and its large harrows are designed to cover greater surface areas in one passing. This not only increases efficiency and productivity, but also reduces our fuel emissions.
After removing vegetation, we place high importance on the rehabilitation prospects of the land. In order to stabilise the soil and reduce soil erosion, we fertilise and reseed areas, lay mulch from any removed timber back over the land and recycle any usable logs in various manners. Projects that we have contributed recycled logs to include but are not limited to local wildlife parks, sustainable garden projects and indoor and outdoor furniture for local schools.
