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SharonD		#1 Posted : 28 January 2015 16:42:22(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Hi everyone, We have a metal fabrication workshop where there is an issue with trailing cables from welding equipment and grinders. We cannot raise the cables as there are overhead travelling cranes in operation throughout the factory. Also, as the operators and equipment move around the jigs a lot cable covers are not suitable and the operators say that the covers themselves are a trip hazard! Just wondering if any of you have any ideas of reducing the risk of tripping? Thanks in advance. S
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Flashman		#2 Posted : 28 January 2015 16:47:12(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Can you install power outlets in a more convenient position? If you cannot cover them safely (Tripping) and you cannot move lift them up (overhead problems) the only option I can think of off-hand is rearrange the work place layout or reposition or add more outlets
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chris42		#3 Posted : 28 January 2015 17:37:22(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Encountered same problem years ago. Solution for us was overhead cables on a swinging arm that could be folded back to wall to allow O/h crane to move workpiece and bring in new. The arm was high with a trailing connection dropping down from the end, which could be adjusted in height up and down just above workpiece. Lots of work to construct, but worked well. Hope you get my description. Chris
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Flashman		#4 Posted : 29 January 2015 12:26:03(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		That seems like a plan Chris as long as there is enough height. I would think it would be less expensive to build/construct than pay out a claim given as the problem has been identified and nothing done.
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walker		#5 Posted : 29 January 2015 12:39:54(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		use skyhooks ;-)
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Flashman		#6 Posted : 29 January 2015 12:55:11(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		walker has hit the nail... 3 x skyhooks, 2 x duckdoos and a bag of bubbles. Sorted! :-)
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chris42		#7 Posted : 29 January 2015 13:34:40(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Come on its a welding shop, so you would need buckets of sparks for the grinder. While your at the stores getting your bucket of sparks you should also ask for a long weight (wait), I'm sure the stores person will oblige. Chris
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walker		#8 Posted : 29 January 2015 14:11:05(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		I was sort of joking, clearly there are others around who were subject (or victims) to such pranks as I was, as a apprentice. But there really are products called skyhooks (have a Google) and they are very useful during fit outs
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walker		#9 Posted : 29 January 2015 14:13:44(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Chris42 wrote: Come on its a welding shop, so you would need buckets of sparks for the grinder. While your at the stores getting your bucket of sparks you should also ask for a long weight (wait), I'm sure the stores person will oblige. Chris Were I worked, the engineering stores was run by two ladies; I was sent for two greased nuts :-)
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chris42		#10 Posted : 29 January 2015 14:46:27(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Ahh the good old days, life was simpler ( or at least it seems that way now). Today due to cost cutting there probably isn't a store person anymore, so you would have to grease... I'm not sure I should finish this sentence without checking IOSH code of conduct. Chris
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grim72		#11 Posted : 29 January 2015 16:53:29(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Hi Sharon, I've just sent you a DM for a product that I found when searching for something similar myself. No idea if its any good or would do the job but might prove a solution for you?
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Tidi-Cable		#12 Posted : 19 February 2015 16:36:54(UTC)
Rank: New forum user		Hi All Could we be of any help? www.tidi-cable.com Would be more than happy to send samples or more info for your consideration. Perry
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Lawlee45239		#13 Posted : 25 February 2015 09:50:30(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Tidi-Cable wrote: Hi All Could we be of any help? www.tidi-cable.com Would be more than happy to send samples or more info for your consideration. Perry I like the look of these, will defo keep them in mind for future projects
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