A Look Into One of the Most Versatile Techniques of Climbing – Rope Access

Abseiling or rope access can be used to access a variety of areas that are highly difficult to reach such as top floors of tall buildings. It is also one among many other popular ways of rock climbing. In this a specialized rope is used to support those professionals that are working at places which are at a significant height.

In the commercial world there are a number of applications of this method. It is used for inspection of high rises and finding any faults that might need repair work. Then this same method is employed to carry out all types of repairs too. Painting of tall structures, fitting or replacement of window glass, cleaning and upkeep of faade and much more are possible only due to abseiling.

Another area that rope access services are used is in various industries such as film industry where stunts are often required to be done. It is also used for supporting cameramen for difficult shooting scenarios. Sometimes abseilers also help to fix various equipments such as transceivers, antennas and other equipments for weather stations too. This same climbing technique is also used by people to put up hoardings, banners or any kind of decoration such as that for tall Christmas trees at public places.

The main reasons for selecting abseiling among other techniques is that it can be applied to a large array of acivities and environments. The space might be narrow or wide; confided or in open air where skilled baseliners can smoothly control their descent and ascent with complete confidence.

It is a very inexpensive method since only a minimum amount of equipment and few personnel are needed to complete this task.

There is no time consuming installion of equipments in order to access hard to reach places as in scaffolding. Thus, one can easily conclude that it is a means by which any task can be done very quickly and efficiently. This technique is only possible by certified IRTA worker so there is no worry about any accidents happening. The training by IRTA is extensive and spread over three levels that ensure that all who practice abseiling know how to take care of themselves and their teammates in any type of working conditions.

There are two ropes used which minimizes the possibilities of mishap if anything were to happen to one rope.

If there is any kind of requirement for accessing tall structures or objects abseiling is the most cost effective way to do it. There are various companies that provide specially trained people who can carry out multiple accessing jobs with ease.

Wayne Birrell is an expert writer who writes articles for Wayne’s High Access, an industrial rope access company who strive to deliver safe, cost effective solutions to difficult high access problems. Call us 0433 238 704 today.

The Demand For Construction Management Jobs

It doesn’t take the intellect of the greatest economist alive to see that the demand for construction managers is huge in the UK at the moment. What might be worth explaining a little more is just why this is so for it isn’t simply to do with rising house prices or a booming market.

The first and most obvious one is that the Olympics are coming and while everyone’s desperately hoping that they won’t be the usual financial nightmare they are also hiring construction managers as fast as they can to try and make sure that it won’t be. Given that this is government work though that hope might still be in vain.

The second on is a little more subtle. We all know from the Daily Mail (and of course industry experience) that the country is awash with Polish plumbers and Czech chippies but this very expansion of a low cost workforce increases the demand for managers in two ways. The first is the obvious one that more workers means more managers. The second and less obvious is that a lowering of the costs of labour means that there’s more money to go somewhere: obviously this isn’t going to the buyers in the form of lower prices and similarly, some of it is spilling over into the hiring of those specialist managers that everyone’s always had a hankering for but could never really afford before.

The third thing driving the increased demand for construction managers is the way in which the industry is becoming ever more complex. Where health n’ safety used to mean hard hats and decent scaffolding there are now dedicated managers on every site tasked with nothing other than making sure the detailed rules are followed. Similarly, the increasing complexity of environmental regulation is meaning greater demand for such specialists. Whether such detailed rules are really needed is another matter but there can be no doubt that they’re driving up the demand for skilled managers in the construction industry.

We at Talisman also have another source of information of course. As experts in the sourcing and provision of managers to the construction industry we can see what demand is simply by monitoring what is crossing our desks. As we as recruitment specialists are, well, as you might think is obvious, recruiting people for the industry, we can see that demand is going up when our clients are tasking us with finding more such managers. The answer here is, yes, there is indeed strong demand for those looking for construction management jobs.

Workers Get Trained! Says NY Construction Accident Lawyers

In the construction industry, the importance of training is often overlooked. Whether youre a carpenter, plumber, electrician, etc., no matter what your level of experience might be, you should insist that you get the proper training for the equipment you are asked to use. All too often, serious workplace injuries occur because workers fear asking for the appropriate safe guards, and because construction companies and project engineers assume that workers already know how to safely operate the equipment and thus, do not address this issue.

For example the case of man named Albert (not his real name), whose case our firm brought to trial. At age 29, Albert already had a considerable amount of experience as a plumber when he took a new job that required him to install ceiling pipes in a building in Manhattan. In order to reach the 20-foot ceilings he had to stand on a “lift” (a manual crank device) provided by the construction company in charge of the project. When in use, a lift of this kind should only be operated with the support of outriggers. (Outriggers are legs that provide stability for the raised lift.) Unfortunately for Albert, the lift he was working on had no outriggers, and while drilling, his drill struck a steel reinforcement bar that was embedded in the concrete. The drill twisted violently and Albert and the entire lift were brought down to the ground. Albert sustained terrible injuries from this accident including torn wrists tendons, shoulder damage, nerve damage, a fracture to his head, and an arm injury that required elbow replacement surgery. He can no longer work as a plumber, and has endured terrible pain and suffering.

New York workers compensation, trial law firm of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo, P.C. was able to prove that the construction company was at fault because they failed in their duty to furnish Albert with the proper safety instructions on how to use the outriggers. Had they done so, the lift would have been properly supported and would have been able to withstand the force of the drill hitting the steel beam. That litigation eventually settled for a substantial sum. However, if you ask Albert, who now lives with permanent arthritis in his joints, he would tell you that he would rather have his health back.

Years After Viessmann Vitola 200 Yet In The Lead

In the part 1 of this article we discussed Viessmann model Vitorond 100, a gem of an energy saver. Compare what you will get from Model Vitola 200 – their other star performer for decades.

Having been first designed in 1970, Vitola 200 which is available in capacity range 83,000 but/hr to 300,000 btu/hr is an ultra low temperature heating boiler. The construction of the heat exchanger is cast iron/steel composite which resist corrosion (caused by condensation of moisture due to low water temperature) and therefore premature failure. By design the water walls are larger and also hold a larger quantity of water.

This model can be incorporated withVitotronic-200 digital control system which is similar to that in
Vitorond 100. There are over 2 million users of these model boilers all over the world the manufacturers claim. It is worthwhile to check why this particular design stands out over others.

Patented Oil burner

An oil burner patented by Viessmann is used in all Vitolo 200.Named Vitoflame 200 by the manufacturer, the burner ensures maximum combustion of the fuel.

The patented Heat Exchanger

40 years ago Viessmann developed and incorporated their ground breaking heat exchanger in Vitola 200. And it remains to date arguably the most reliable and technologically advanced boiler. What makes the heat exchanger of Vitola 200 stand out from other brands of oil fired boilers?

For one thing its heat exchanger is with a double wall construction of steel and cast iron.
For the current trend of radiant floor heating systems, Vitola 200 boiler is an ideal choice.
Even at low boiler water temperatures the boiler would provide safe operation. The heat exchanger operates like a double pane window, preventing the condensation of moisture of combustion at low boiler water temperatures leading to troublesome corrosion of heat exchanger and wherever water accumulate.
Provide heating at excellent room comfort conditions.

A microprocessor based control system
In addition, the Vitola 200 also has a unique microprocessor based control system which is basically the same as used in Vitorond 100, the Vitotronic system. What unique advantages does it offer?

The system senses the outdoor temperature, whether winter, summer or in between and by means of the microprocessor determines whether to run, at what temperature, when to shut down etc.
The outdoor reset function senses the temperature fluctuations and adjusts the boiler water temperature accordingly. It enables the boiler to work at temperatures as low as 27 0 C with no damage to the heat exchanger, a feat quite beyond conventional oil fired boilers.
This would enable the boiler to shut down fully when no heating is needed, saving barrels of fuels and sacks of cash for you.

Other great features

Some other great features included in Vitola 200 are:

As an energy efficient process, will result in low emissions of CO2 and NOx
The combustion chamber is of stainless steel
Thermal insulation of 3 (90 mm nom. thickness)
Ability to retain a large volume of water in the large water walls of boiler, retaining the temperature for a long time.
Reduced burner cycling and fuel consumption
Energy Star qualified appliance.

Looks the 2 million users have made the right choice after all!

Details On The New Altama Exospeed Ii Tactical Boot Lineup

The EXOSpeed II replaces the original EXOSpeed I product line, Altama’s very successful combat boot series developed and issued in the early 2000s. Altama’s new EXOSpeed II line focuses on its predecessors best features and adds numerous comfort advancements along with a new updated look.

First off, the new EXOSpeed II weighs in at a mere 18.4 ounces per boot for a size 9. This is extremely light knowing that some other combat boots come in at upwards of 10 ounces over this weight per boot . This featherweight quality makes for a military boot that is ideal for marching, running, jumping, and almost any type of heavy physical activity and operations. This boot achieves this by utilizing light, yet durable suede leather and 100% Cordura nylon upper and a compact, triple density EVA midsole.

The EXOSpeed II series also receives high marks in the comfort department. Many comfort features have been built into this boot such as an inner air mesh lining for ventilation and moisture control on the side of the upper as well as a second ventillation area in the ankle area for absolute maximum air flow. This is an ideal boot for hot weather. For maximum cushioning, the EXOSpeed II utlizes a double density EVA footbed with additional shock padding in the heel and forefoot areas. It feels much like an athletic shoe with a soft heel to toe impact during high impact activity. Another comfort attribute worth mentioning is the contoured foot last, where the sole of your foot contacts and shapes with the top of the midsole. Altama engineers were generous enough to design a contoured foot last that hugs the foot’s contours which prevents your foot from slipping, thereby reducing rubbing and blisters. These comfort features should ultimately reduce fatigue and enhance performance in the field.

Foot protection is pretty minimal but understandable since by design, the EXOSpeed series has always been a lightweight combat/tactical boot intended for soldiers required to do extensive marching, running, and physical activity. Soldiers looking for safety toe protection may want to consider a different boot.

Other qualities worth mentioning are the composite construction of the boot and open-sole pattern. No metal parts exist in the EXOSpeed II. Even the lace guides are made of high impact nylon composite which makes this boot safe for electrical hazard settings. The open tread pattern of the non-marking rubber outsole prevents debris from being trapped in the lugs.

Overall, Altama’s new EXOSpeed II series has received a wave of excellent reviews from troops in the field. Comfort during extended duty wear and minimal break-in period seem to be the most mentioned. After our thorough review, we believe the EXOSpeed II line is a winner.

Unlike the Original EXOSpeed series available in desert tan only, the EXOSpeed II comes in black full grain leather with a polishable toe, desert tan and sage green specifically for Air Force ABUs. The Altama EXOSpeed II is currently available at MilitaryBootsDirect.com.

About MilitaryBootsDirect.com: MilitaryBootsDirect.com is an online store that offers a wide variety of specialty combat boots intended for military and tactical applications. Some of our product categories include Uniform Approved Boots, Combat Vehicle Boots, Waterproof Combat Boots, Flight (Aviator) Boots, and Jungle Boots. We take pride in the fact that our goal is to match up our customers with the right fitting combat boot for their exact military or tactical application.

Aluminum Shuttering System – Mivan

The construction business in India adopts the Technology of Aluminum Formwork.

The Aluminum Formwork System is a system for forming the cast-in-place concrete structure for a building. It is also a system for scheduling and controlling the work of other construction trades such as steel reinforcement, concrete placement, and mechanical and electrical trades.

The Formwork System of aluminum forms has been used in the construction of thousands of residential units in both low rise and high rise buildings. It has been proven to be very successful in the construction of mass housing projects in various parts of the world. It is fast, simple, adaptable and very cost effective.

This is a unique system because it forms all of the concrete in a building including Columns, Beams, Walls, Floor Slabs, Stair Case, Shafts, Window Hoods, Balconies, Lift Area and most of the decorative features in exact accordance with the architects design. Unlike other construction systems, the aluminum forms can be erected by unskilled/semi-skilled labours and without the installation of hoisting cranes, as 99% of the equipments are made of hard aluminum, and only 1% comprises of steel. The weighs of each component are kept not more than 30 kilograms which can easily be handled by a single worker. The panels and other sections are secured and fixed by steel pins and wedges with spacer ties and can be assembled by a simple hammer. This eliminates the need for skilled workers.

Most engineering systems comprised of two distinct parts: the hardware and the software. The hardware consists of hundreds of standard pieces of formwork equipment, manufactured to fine tolerances. The majority of the equipment comprises panel sections while the rest includes vertical and horizontal corner sections, bulkheads and special floor slab beams that can be dismantled without disturbing the props supporting the floor slab concrete.

http://www.gokulconstruction.com/formwork/the-construction-business-in-india-adopts-the-technology-of-aluminum-formwork/

In India, the major market is been captured by mivan system. Other than MIVAN, Mascon Systems is the nearest competitor for the Construction business in India.

Aluminum Shuttering System – Mivan

The construction business in India adopts the Technology of Aluminum Formwork.

The Aluminum Formwork System is a system for forming the cast-in-place concrete structure for a building. It is also a system for scheduling and controlling the work of other construction trades such as steel reinforcement, concrete placement, and mechanical and electrical trades.

The Formwork System of aluminum forms has been used in the construction of thousands of residential units in both low rise and high rise buildings. It has been proven to be very successful in the construction of mass housing projects in various parts of the world. It is fast, simple, adaptable and very cost effective.

This is a unique system because it forms all of the concrete in a building including Columns, Beams, Walls, Floor Slabs, Stair Case, Shafts, Window Hoods, Balconies, Lift Area and most of the decorative features in exact accordance with the architects design. Unlike other construction systems, the aluminum forms can be erected by unskilled/semi-skilled labours and without the installation of hoisting cranes, as 99% of the equipments are made of hard aluminum, and only 1% comprises of steel. The weighs of each component are kept not more than 30 kilograms which can easily be handled by a single worker. The panels and other sections are secured and fixed by steel pins and wedges with spacer ties and can be assembled by a simple hammer. This eliminates the need for skilled workers.

Most engineering systems comprised of two distinct parts: the hardware and the software. The hardware consists of hundreds of standard pieces of formwork equipment, manufactured to fine tolerances. The majority of the equipment comprises panel sections while the rest includes vertical and horizontal corner sections, bulkheads and special floor slab beams that can be dismantled without disturbing the props supporting the floor slab concrete.

http://www.gokulconstruction.com/formwork/the-construction-business-in-india-adopts-the-technology-of-aluminum-formwork/

In India, the major market is been captured by mivan system. Other than MIVAN, Mascon Systems is the nearest competitor for the Construction business in India.

Importance of construction companies

Today we are living in the modern era. This is the era of advancement in every field that includes industrialization, urbanization etc. Also in this modern world everyone wants to make more and more money. People are migrating towards big cities in search of good jobs and higher education. And therefore population is increasing day by day in big cities and to adjust these people in these cities more and more buildings are being constructed. And for that more and more urbanization is taking place. Even small cities are being developed and a lot of construction work is also done there. So we can see that now a day there is huge demand of construction engineers. In past building making was not a big deal. Even persons without proper qualifications use to make building. But now a day the entire scene has changed. Today for this purpose one has to be properly qualified. Building buildings without proper qualification is an offence and is punishable. Also it is very risky. Now a day there is a complete procedure of building buildings. First of all owner of the building has to pass the map of the building he want to build. Then the contract of the building is given to a contractor and then he supervises the work of that building. For all this stuff there are a lot of universities which provide these type of courses like owner builder courses, professional building courses etc. This is a new field with a lot of scope. Now a day many youngsters are going towards this direction because they know it is an evergreen field because new buildings cause urbanization is not going to stop, new buildings will be made and there will be a constant demand of these youngsters. In many countries there are some extra rules one has to follow to construct a building. For example in some countries there is rule that to construct a building exceeding a certain amount one has to take permission. This is called construction induction. In this process one has to make a card to make the building which is exceeding a certain amount. There is also a rule in some countries that to make a building exceeding a certain number of floors one has to take permission. It is because at certain places making big buildings is not safe. So we can see that this is a rising field with a lot of scope and this is the reason why more and more youngsters are choosing this field.

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Good Lunch Box For Construction Worker

A lunch box for construction workers should be sturdy enough to hold your food and drinks and the lunchbox can also be stylish while still looking masculine. For example, some lunch boxes are made of plate metal, while other lunchboxes look like a dome. Some lunchboxes look like attached briefcases.

Now that you purchased your lunchbox, you will need to put a healthy and hearty lunch in the box. The meals should not be too light but also not too heavy. The meal should consist of proteins, vegetables and whole grains along with a healthy snack and drink. Here are some lunch ideas for your box.

Hearty Soups

If it is a cool day, you can bring a hearty soup to work. One idea is to prepare a turkey noodle soup with some leftover turkey and egg noodles. In a medium pot place two cups of chicken broth along with three cups of vegetables, salt, black pepper, cayenne, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro and egg noodles. Another idea is to make a ham and tomato soup. In a medium pot place three cups of chicken broth, chopped yellow onions, two cups of tomatoes, green peas, and two cups of ham along with your favorite spices. Simmer over medium heat.

Fried Chicken

If you fried chicken the night before, this is a good thing to bring to work because you can eat it cold or hot. Some foods you can eat with the fried chicken include potato salad, cornbread, steamed vegetables, and brown rice with berries in it. Fried chicken is also a hearty meal that will keep you full for the remainder of the day.

Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Another idea of lunch for your lunch box for construction workers is shrimp and pasta salad. Shrimp and pasta go well together and you can use whole- wheat pasta for the salad. Instead of using high-calorie mayonnaise in the salad, use light basil vinaigrette and your favorite spices. Also include vegetables such as green peas, tomatoes.

Roast Beef Sandwiches

You can pack a roast beef sandwich on whole-grain bread for work. Put some jalapeno peppers on the sandwich along with Dijon mustard, red onions, spinach and Cheddar cheese. You can also pack some potato chips or fried vegetables with the sandwich.

Jambalaya

If you like Cajun cooking, you make jambalaya the night before and then you bring them to work with a vegetable salad. This meal is very filling and if you are a vegetarian, you should leave out the sausage. If you want to bring dessert, you can bring a praline.

Conclusion

These lunch ideas for your lunch box for construction workers are easy to fix and delicious at the same time. When you look for lunch ideas, think about your personal tastes and your health. If you are a diabetic, you want to choose foods that are low in sodium and sugar. Also avoid processed foods because these are high in calories. If you are looking for more Lunch boxes suitable for adults, get more information here!

Boom Mounted Winch

Construction and transportation activities can require boom mounted winch capability for a number of reasons. In some cases, a winch is needed in a confined area which is accessible by a crane mounted winch. In other instances, the mobility of a mobile vehicle equipped with a boom and winch for moving and lifting is desirable.

One application for a boom mounted winch is in connection with utility infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation. The buried utility pipes present access problems. A premium is placed on using manholes and other existing access areas. If excavation can be avoided, a significant savings in both cost and time can be realized. Equipment that provides both mobility and flexibility for rehabilitation can be of significant practical benefit.

A winch that is mounted on a boom of a vehicle has the ability to make use of existing access areas. The host vehicle must provide a stable platform for extension of the boom and use of the winch. In such an apparatus, the boom is positioned so that the winch can pull equipment such as a cleaning bucket or a slip lining segment through the host pipe.

The inherent mobility of the host vehicle allows a great deal of flexibility. It can rapidly move from location to location with minimal set-up and take-down time. A further benefit of a boom mounted winch includes a variety of surface applications. The winch on the host vehicle can accomplish any task that is required of a regular winch such as pulling or lifting loads on the surface. As with the underground applications, the mobility of the host vehicle offers the flexibility of moving from location to location with great ease while providing a stable platform to operate the winch.

A boom mounted winch spooled with cable has been developed for use in both down hole and surface applications. The winch is surrounded by a housing that allows for free movement of the cable as it is spooled and unspooled from the winch. The housing is provided with an attachment means for engagement with the boom of the host vehicle. In one embodiment, the housing is a frame that surrounds the winch. Further, the frame can be constructed to withstand substantial weight, including the force of the weight of the host vehicle and the boom. The attachment means on the housing for engagement with the boom can be constructed similarly to attachment points for other custom tools used with host vehicles.

The host vehicle is a construction vehicle such as an excavator, backhoe or loader mounted with the boom. The winch can be placed on the end of a boom at the custom tool attachment point typically used to mount a bucket of a backhoe of the host vehicle. The mechanism for spooling and unspooling the cable on the winch can utilize a hydraulic system and, more particularly, the hydraulic system that is provided on the host vehicle. The winch may also include a brake mechanism to control the spooling and unspooling of the cable.

In another embodiment, the boom mounted winch housing is attached to a down hole boom with guide means on the down hole boom to position the cable. The down hole boom is a set of C-beams of adjustable length which uses an adjustable guide roller as a guide means.

In further embodiments, the boom mounted winch includes a winch drum spooled with the cable, and the housing is a rectangular frame housing that surrounds the winch and allows free movement of the cable. The attachment means to the boom includes at least two extensions from the frame provided with connection points used for custom tool connections to the booms of mobile vehicles. A power means is provided on the winch as well as a brake means for controlling the spooling and unspooling of the cable on the winch. The frame housing can withstand the weight of the mobile vehicle and the boom. A friction pad selectively contacts the winch drum for braking and controlling the spooling and unspooling of the cable.