STEEL ERECTION
STEEL ERECTION
Safety Gear capability is also available. Look for a control box console cover and fireretardant hose sleeves to protect the controls and hosting from welding slag.
Onboard plasma cutters allow operators to cut more efficiently and cleaner without leads hanging over the rails, damaging wires or causing tangles, pulls, snags and trip hazards. To reduce operator fatigue and support productivity, try a platform floor mat. This mat provides padded flooring on the metal platform. Installation does not require modification to the existing platform floor. Mats are weather-resistant, holding up to tough environmental conditions. However, they should not be used for hot work like welding or burning.
Keep Workers Comfortable and Prepared
Steel erection projects must go on, including work during night hours or inclement weather. Dark and frigid conditions can be a serious safety hazard.
Workers can better handle Mother Nature’ s challenges with lighting and cold-weather packages. For instance, additional lighting options should be well-suited for environments with low lighting conditions, including mines, tunnels and night-time applications. These include multiple light bulbs( four, 40 watt bulbs are recommended) to illuminate the worksite and lights for the area around the chassis.
Cold-weather kits should include a battery blanket, hydraulic tank heater, block heater and glow plugs( diesel only). A choice of minus 30 degrees or minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit hydraulic oil is often available and sold separately.
Accessorized to Get the Job Done
For those working in the steel industry, focusing on safety initiatives is about a lot more than checking a box. It’ s an active pursuit to ensure everyone remains vigilant and mindful of potential risks.
For steel and iron workers, choosing the right access equipment
Fall arrest systems allow workers to exit the platform and move freely without detaching their harnesses.
Onboard welders eliminate the need for a standalone welder and power supply.
for steel erection work is just the start. Add-ons and accessories can help increase worker productivity, provide specialized support, enhance access, reduce fatigue and keep people and equipment where needed.
Ed Padilla is a district sales manager for JLG, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment. The company’ s diverse product portfolio includes leading brands such as JLG MEWPs; JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers, Hinowa and AUSA specialty equipment.
32 l January-February 2025