Lift Day - Time, Money and Life-Saving Tips and Tricks
September 18, 2021 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Central Standard Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Grand F-H
We all know that the big day on a tilt-up job is the day that panel lifting commences. It is also one of the most critical events in time where all safety practices and procedures are adhered to in order to assure everyone's well being, and to provide the customer with the confidence in you, as well as the system of tilt-up construction. This program will discuss some of the impactful practices that will help for a safe and successful erection process, some of which may appear minor in nature, but can have significant impact on the outcome. Some of the topics we will discuss in detail include: Hazard identification, whether underground or overhead, Experience of crew and individual crew member assignments, Critical Lift Plan review, Limited Access Zones, Rigging identification and inspection, Sequencing and unusual circumstances, and several tips and tricks that are sure to save time, money and lives. With careful planning and consistent safety practices, we can all provide our internal and external customers with positive and rewarding experiences that will continue to enhance our industry and have them coming back for more!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Outline the basic components of a sucessful pre-erection safety meeting.
- Articulate and inforce a limited access zone.
- Review sequencing and unusual lifting scenarios.
- Discover valuable tips and tricks.
TRACK SPONSOR - Total Integrated Panel Systems
Total Integrated Panel Systems (TIPS) designs and manufactures products that are meant to greatly enhance the construction industry. We create products that will build better structures, require less effort, and increase profitability for contractors and end users. We have now developed the Total Integrated Panel System (TIPS) for tilt-up. This revolutionary, patent pending, prefabricated system integrates structural steel, insulation, and labor into one fully composite product. It is an industry first solution that produces stronger, lighter, insulated panels, while also reducing rebar, concrete, and labor use. Our project development and product education teams are eager to provide you with the information you need to make your next job more successful than ever.
Booth number: 401 | Learn more about Total Integrated Panel Systems >
TRACK SPONSOR - Seretta Construction, Inc.
Seretta was founded in 1987 in Orlando, FL and now has offices in Orlando, Charlotte and Austin. We perform complete foundation, slab, tiltwall and paving packages. We also perform high tolerance and specialty slabs. We work throughout the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Gulf Coast and Southwestern United States.
TRACK SPONSOR - IconX, LLC
Booth number: 217 | Learn more about IconX, LLC >
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Mount Vernon, IA 52314
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Founded in 1986, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) strives to improve the quality and acceptance of site-cast Tilt-Up construction - one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, combining the advantages of reasonable cost with low maintenance, durability, speed of construction and minimal capital investment. Over 10,000 buildings, enclosing more than 650 million square feet, are constructed each year using this construction method.
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