tool recommendations for containment work

[Miki2023]

Hello everyone.

What tool would I need if I were to work on a construction site doing containments?

Thank you

 

[nicebutdim]

Difficult question to answer as containment covers a huge range of options. As a trainee I'd look at the basics: reasonably big (maybe 6.5mm) flat head screwdriver, PZ2 screwdriver, grips, hacksaw, file (not too fine), magnetic torpedo level, spanners in 8, 10, 11, 13 & 17mm, square (rafter squares are great) & pencil/marker. Ask your what they'll expect you to bring, but the list shouldn't include anything major.

Containment could be conduit, tray, trunking or ladder. Tray might be mounted on stand offs, but often will be suspended with strut and rod, as will trunking and ladder. There are numerous ways in which containment is put together and supported, from nuts and bolts to all manner of clips and mountings intended to reduce labour costs. The basics are fairly straightforward, but the installation options are too numerous to count.

Tools used on site could include conduit bender, stocks and dies in 20, 25 (less commonly) 32mm, cold cut circular saw (bench & cordless), strut cutter, rod cutter, laser level, jigsaw, grinder, bandsaw, SDS drill, impact drivers/wrenches and drills. Usually installations will be to a spec which must be rigidly adhered to, in order to not obstrut other services and deviations from spec 'should' be torn down and reinstalled (I say 'should' as not all sites are created equal). On the other hand, it's not uncommon to turn up to a small site and figure things out as you go - ultimately the aim is support and containment of cables between A and B, with stops at C, D, E, F etc along the way.

Cut resistant gloves are essential as there are going to be a lot of very sharp edges. Safety glasses are another essential item, with goggles being a good idea where grinders (if permitted) and certain circular saws are concerned.

Main thing is to learn and enjoy the work.

 

[Miki2023]

Thank you so much for this very detailed post!

Really appreciate it!

Have a good day

 

[James]

Difficult question to answer as containment covers a huge range of options. As a trainee I'd look at the basics: reasonably big (maybe 6.5mm) flat head screwdriver, PZ2 screwdriver, grips, hacksaw, file (not too fine), magnetic torpedo level, spanners in 8, 10, 11, 13 & 17mm, square (rafter squares are great) & pencil/marker. Ask your what they'll expect you to bring, but the list shouldn't include anything major.

Containment could be conduit, tray, trunking or ladder. Tray might be mounted on stand offs, but often will be suspended with strut and rod, as will trunking and ladder. There are numerous ways in which containment is put together and supported, from nuts and bolts to all manner of clips and mountings intended to reduce labour costs. The basics are fairly straightforward, but the installation options are too numerous to count.

Tools used on site could include conduit bender, stocks and dies in 20, 25 (less commonly) 32mm, cold cut circular saw (bench & cordless), strut cutter, rod cutter, laser level, jigsaw, grinder, bandsaw, SDS drill, impact drivers/wrenches and drills. Usually installations will be to a spec which must be rigidly adhered to, in order to not obstrut other services and deviations from spec 'should' be torn down and reinstalled (I say 'should' as not all sites are created equal). On the other hand, it's not uncommon to turn up to a small site and figure things out as you go - ultimately the aim is support and containment of cables between A and B, with stops at C, D, E, F etc along the way.

Cut resistant gloves are essential as there are going to be a lot of very sharp edges. Safety glasses are another essential item, with goggles being a good idea where grinders (if permitted) and certain circular saws are concerned.

Main thing is to learn and enjoy the work.

An excellent post,

add to the list a decent cordless drill (use a marker pen to write your name on it and all the spare batteries)
Safety Footwear is undoubtedly going to be required. a hard hat and high viz vest are both likely to be compulsory in some areas if not all.

If you are new to the job, go for a long walk in the country in your boots first, it will help them "bed in" and also not make you look like a newbie on site.

best of luck.

 

[Miki2023]

Thanks James. I'm a 5 months in newbie so I have most of the basic tools and PPE and a bit more but haven't done much containment before especially on construction sites hence was my question. I just got a job so all this info will come very handy.

Thanks a lot

 

[nicebutdim]

Worth mentioning that your employer is responsible for issuing PPE. I'm not directly employed so buy my own and that's nice as I'm quite fussy about stuff