I am an active Union Ironworker and I do not approve of this video. These are far from "expert craftsman", and I have no intention and talking bad about them. Unsafe work practices from start to finish.
I agree 1,000,000% as I am a Local 40 Ironworker and I couldnt watch the whole video. These guys are CLOWNS. This is in 361 territory and they are clearly non union SCABS. 361 basically let all the same jobs go RAT, they were too focused on manning the bridges and the airports. In return the scabs do all these little jobs.
Pet peeves- Steelworkers make the steel, "Ironworkers" erect and assemble the steel. Or, Steelworkers trip, Ironworkers fall. Vertical steel pieces are "columns" generally in an "H" shape, horizontal pieces are "beams" and generally in an "I" shape ("I beams"). OSHA seems to target Union jobs looking for every safety violation, whereas this is clearly an overlooked "here today- gone before being caught", tons of violations non-union job. Really embarrassing to see the lack of speed, safety and craftsmanship. I don't like trashing guys trying to feed their families, but would rather see them work Union and get better wages, training, health and retirement benefits, etc. From a retired Union Ironworker, Local 36 (before assimilated into NJ/ Philadelphia Locals), PA.
I've seen them used for installation of beams in the uk 🇬🇧, most time though site requires and i-bolt going through a pre drilled hole that has a small o- ring to attach a wire or chain.
Steel detailer is a middle link between engineer and the fabricator, ensuring the shop drawing are detailed exactly per intent of the engineer's design. IMHO, steel detailer is not the main role, for a reason being that the final approval of the detailing is going through the structural engineer's approval. I feel like steel detailer position intended to cut down the engineering costs, especially if they are subcontracted over the seas. Had a wonderful experience with detailers from India ;)
Im a union Iron worker local 736 Ontario .. those are rats. Where are those wieners tool belts wtf is going on beam clamp for lifts smh someones gonna die
No toe boards around the floor openings, cables should have some caution flags, elevator hole needs a better barricade, crane operator is wearing a baseball cap, and some missing safety glasses. What else? Power line was a little too close for my comfort but not sure its a violation
