The construction of an industrial building can put those involved in this process at risk of many different types of injuries. Here are two types of equipment that can help to keep workers who participate in these type of projects safe.

Concrete pumps

Many of the main features of a typical industrial building are made from concrete. For example, most manufacturing facilities feature concrete foundations, walls, floors and loading bays. As such, a lot of concrete usually needs to be poured during the construction of an industrial building. This can make the construction crew's work environment quite dangerous, as there is a significant risk that they will come into direct contact with the wet concrete and develop injuries or health problems as a result of this. For example, wet concrete can cause issues such as skin burns and dermatitis, as well as permanent eye damage if it splatters into a person's eyes.

One way to reduce the chances of workers being injured in this manner is to use an industrial concrete pump to pour the concrete. This equipment acts as a delivery system that transfers and then expels the concrete onto the area where it needs to go and, in doing so, eliminates the need for labourers to carry and handle buckets of concrete.

By reducing the amount of contact workers have with the wet concrete, this equipment can help to minimise the risk of these people being splattered with (and subsequently injured by) the concrete before it sets.

High-capacity forklifts

Unlike a lot of residential buildings which feature timber frameworks, industrial buildings often feature frameworks made from steel. This is usually because a large number of extremely heavy machines (i.e. ones which weigh several tons) are used in industrial facilities. As such, the frameworks in these buildings need to be made from steel, rather than wood, in order to support the weight of this machinery.

The transporting of these structural steel components around a building site can be challenging and risky. If labourers attempt to carry pieces of steel by hand (even if they do so with the assistance of their co-workers), the chances of them hurting themselves or others are quite high. The sheer weight of these materials may, for example, injure their backs or knees. Furthermore, if they stumble and fall while they are carrying this kind of heavyweight material, the steel could land on top of them and crush them.  

However, these injuries can be prevented by ensuring that there is a high-capacity forklift on the site. This equipment is designed for transporting heavy loads and can be used to pick up and carry even extremely hefty pieces of structural steel without the need for any manual lifting on the part of the labourers.

By eliminating the need for this specific type of manual labour and putting some distance between the workers and this heavy, hazardous material, a high-capacity forklift can create a safer environment for those present on industrial construction sites.

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