Advanced Industrial Safety - March 2024 Showcase Company

Advanced Industrial Safety (AIS), established in 2011 and based in Winnellie, Northern Territory, embodies innovation and commitment within the safety sector. As a 50% veteran-owned and 50% Indigenous-owned enterprise, AIS has carved a niche in providing superior emergency response and industrial safety equipment and services. Founders Regina and Greg Hogarth, leveraging Greg's Navy experience, identified and addressed a critical market need for high-quality safety solutions. The company supports a wide range of sectors including mining, construction, fire services, government, Oil & Gas, defence, power generation, transport, maritime, and rescue.

The AIS facility, known for its sophisticated calibration capabilities, caters to a wide array of safety equipment alongside a comprehensive Cylinder Test Station. Through specialisation in Bauer Compressor services, AIS plays a pivotal role in maintaining and ensuring the reliability of essential safety systems throughout the Northern Territory. The company's strategic partnerships with industry-leading brands, including Bauer Kompressoren, MSA Safety, Honeywell, 3M/Scott Safety, and Alcolizer Technology, highlights its commitment to delivering holistic and high quality safety solutions.

In particular, AIS offers calibration services for MSA portable gas detectors, essential for safe entry into confined spaces such as fuel tanks, oil & gas environments and underground mining areas. This service extends to Honeywell gas detectors, highlighting AIS's capability in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of critical safety equipment. Notable users of these precision management systems include NT Fire, plumbers, tanker repair services, VTG Waste, and Norship, reflecting AIS's broad industry impact.

AIS is accomplished in calibrating Alcolizer drug and alcohol devices, a vital service for law enforcement, the Department of Health, and any organisation or industry implementing a drug and alcohol testing policy. This wide-ranging expertise cements AIS's position as a key player in advancing workplace safety and operational reliability across various sectors.

AIS prides itself on adherence to quality, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE) standards, boasting certifications under ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 17025:2017, alongside NATA certification and DNV accreditation. As the preferred provider of hyperbaric repairers for ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY and ARMY Hyperbaric and Diving Systems in the NT, their reputation for excellence is well-established.  

AIS’s commitment extends to local partnerships, notably with Fire Maintenance Services (FMS), to bolster Territory businesses, keep work in the Territory and complete substantial projects, particularly in the Maritime sector.

With a fleet of technical service vehicles, the company delivers unparalleled service coverage throughout the territory, contributing significantly to notable projects like the ACPB service maintenance contract.

Dedicated to community engagement, AIS hires veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, reinforcing its commitment to local development and diversity. Through supplying personal protective equipment (PPE) and specialized gear, AIS plays a crucial role in safeguarding workers and supporting industries across the Northern Territory.