Below are specifications for transporting the reinforcement steel bars on a civil construction site

When carrying reinforcement steel by man power, the followings shall be observed

Weight of steel per carry per person shall not exceed 25kg.
 When carry by more than two persons, steel shall be carried by shoulder.
 When carrying, both ends of the reinforcement steel shall be tied together.
 When laying down, reinforcement steel shall not be suddenly dropped.
 When working together, directions shall be made by signaling.

When transporting reinforcement steel by machinery, the followings shall be observed

 For transporting steel, a team leader shall be assigned to control the work
When hanging steel, allowable load for the machinery shall be checked to prevent overloadin
 Large quantity of steel shall not be laid on scaffolding or formwork
 In the proximity of area of hanging steel, unauthorized persons shall not be allowe
 Operation of machinery for transporting and hanging steel shall be made by the person designated by the Contractor

For prevention of electric shock and other accidents, the followings shall be observed

 No electric wire shall be laid on ground in the proximity of area of transporting reinforcement steel
Wiring of electric line in the proximity of steel transporting area shall be installed at height greater than the maximum length of reinforcement steel and spacing of greater than 2m
 Steel transporting machinery shall be operated after inspecting the wiring of electric line

The specs for cutting, bending and setting up of reinforcement steel will be updated soon

Reinforcement Bar Installation