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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new. For example, the fly sections (locking mechanism and locking pins) of extension ladders should be thoroughly checked, while trestle ladders should be inspected for any bends or loose welds in the platforms.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new. For example, the fly sections (locking mechanism and locking pins) of extension ladders should be thoroughly checked, while trestle ladders should be inspected for any bends or loose welds in the platforms.

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How to Build a Pool Surviving the Inground Pool Construction Inspections

Construction Cost Estimating

In most areas of the country when building an inground pool, permits along with inspections are required as with any construction process. Structural, Electrical and Plumbing inspections during construction, and a Final inspection when you finish building your inground pool.

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Recognizing the Signs of Foundation Problems

Julian Construction

By Shawn Kyles When a concrete foundation is poured, small cracks can appear as the cement dries and shrinks. They typically appear on foundation walls, but do not affect the structural integrity of the home. Foundation settlement can also be caused by frequent or dramatic changes in the soil’s moisture content.

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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

5 Extreme Concrete in contact with or buried under aggressive sub-soil / ground water, surface of members in tidal zone, members in direct contact with liquid / solid aggressive chemicals. No Environment Exposure Conditions 1 Mild Concrete surfaces protected against weather or aggressive conditions, except those situated in coastal area.

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EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE AND ENERGEY RELEASED

The Constructor

Related posts: MAGNITUDE & INTENSITY OF EARTHQUAKE EARTHQUAKE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND ITS PRACTICES-III-EARTHQUAKE DESTRUCTION How can it be in Seismic zone but not in earthquake zone or near earthquake fault? releases 1000 times more energy than the earthquake of magnitude of 6.2 and 32 times more than the magnitude of 7.2.

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REINFORCEMENT CORROSION-CAUSES & PREVENTION

The Constructor

MINIMISING THE RISK OF CORROSION: The quality and depth of concrete in the cover zone are all important in minimizing the risk of corrosion as shown in fig. Like most of the aspects of concrete durability, deterioration due to corrosion of the reinforcement can take place years (5 to 20) to manifest itselt.

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