Dangerous Building Practices in Thailand

[Marmite the Dog]

Originally Posted by smullenpe

Without a standard building code, how do they determine the size of rebars? Besides, you can use smaller rebars in lieu of larger ones if it's configure properly with addition rebars within reinforce concrete to same required strength.

You've really got to stop thinking like this when discussing issues in Asia. Basically, they'll do whatever is necessary to make as much money in as short a time as possible. If that means little or no rebar, then so be it. If it means selling their daughters, then so be it....

[smullenpe]

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

You've really got to stop thinking like this when discussing issues in Asia. Basically, they'll do whatever is necessary to make as much money in as short a time as possible. If that means little or no rebar, then so be it. If it means selling their daughters, then so be it....

You are right when you put it that way. There are no logic in what people in LOS do. Other parts of the Asia such as Korea and Japan, have building codes and set of standards.

[Marmite the Dog]

Things are better in Korea now, but they still have the occasional bridge or shopping mall collapse because of skimping on construction.

[smullenpe]

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Things are better in Korea now, but they still have the occasional bridge or shopping mall collapse because of skimping on construction.

Well, that can happen almost anywhere where contractors cut corners and inspectors overlook the obvious problems. It happen in the states, happen in Israel, it happen in Canada... Many times than not, it's design properly but during construction, plans and specifications weren't implemented.

Perhaps, I'm bias when it comes to construction since I put into factor of safety to assure structructural stability even with contractor cutting minor corners. However, if contractor don't but moment connection as per engineer, there is no guarantee since factor safety only 1.5. However, it's general practice to put 3.0 to 3.5 factor of safety for earth work since it's not an exact science.

[dirtydog]

Here's a couple of pics of some scaffolding we stuck up a couple of days ago, it still aint fallen down yet





Here you can see in detail the safety standards we adhere to

[aging one]

Get some shots of 60 stories of that scaffolding in Hong Kong.

[Fabian]

Actually in Thailand it is mandatory for construction workers to wear safety flip flops I think.

[dirtydog]

One of my staff doing some painting, It's quite high this building, notice the lack of a safety harness

[friscofrankie]

Dog, you obviously don't get too upset about this and having worked construction I canremember when safety regs sure rined a decent work day but what's your liability as employer?

[dirtydog]

Ahh yes my liability as an employer, who the fok is this dead guy that has just jumped from this really tall building

Actually only been fined one time by the labour dept, and that was only 10k for dangerous building practices, not a problem here

[friscofrankie]

Figured as much, had to ask.

and that was only 10k for dangerous building practices

What the fuck were you doing? Shooting at 'em while they painted the trim on a 6th floor 'feature'????

[dirtydog]

Naaa, the idiot decided to stand on a mains transformer when we were putting up a sign, suffered 30 percent burns, had to stick him in the burns unit in chonburi for a month and then several months of outpatient care. dumb fok...

[Marmite the Dog]

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Naaa, the idiot decided to stand on a mains transformer when we were putting up a sign, suffered 30 percent burns, had to stick him in the burns unit in chonburi for a month and then several months of outpatient care. dumb fok...

I hope you billed him for the medicare.

[Fabian]

I am really surprised that the labour department is actually fining employers.

[forreachingme]

i would like to mention that the gallon of paint was well protected and fixed there ...they have harnests...

[KevinCorr]

I just love this. After years in construction I was really appalled on my first vist to LOS. On the other hand in 30 years as a pipefitter I have never seen a grinder injury. That is, other than eye, which depends on eye, face protection.
We use em every day, about 25% with shield (when inspectors are around). I wonder why those guys get hurt with them?

[Dougal]

Here's a picture that might interest you Smullenpe. Electricty meters are all outside on the nearest lampost where the meter reader and the rain can get at them. The switch on the side is for turning the street light on and off. As you can see it is quite unprotected from the elements. I haven't seen anyone electrocuted yet.

[Dougal]

One of our neighbours has put this little hood thingy over his meter, or maybe he just likes to breed hornets.

I think he can't be very romantic becasue you have to admit that there are few things nicer, when the rain is beating down on the roof, than cuddling up to your wife, in the dark after a candle lit dinner, because the power has gone off.

[dirtydog]

I normally wait until the power comes on so I can get back on line

[dirtydog]

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Tuesday 10th January 2006

Burmese decorator badly burnt as he comes into contact with power cables.
At 9am on Tuesday, Police and rescue workers were called to the TS Court Apartments in Soi AR, Central Pattaya after local residents reported a serious accident involving a Burmese painter who had sustained an electric shock. At the scene, rescuers dealt with Mr. Yindi aged 30 who was contracted to paint the outside of the TS Court Apartments. Whilst he was painting, he came into contact with power cables and sustained a shock which luckily did not kill him. The man did sustain serious burns to his left shoulder and was immediately transported to Banglamung Hospital where he is now receiving treatment for 3rd degree burns. He is expected to make a full recovery.