How Safe Are Rock Retaining Walls?

Rock retaining walls require very little care to construct. The only requirement is that they should have a sturdy base. The height of the rock wall will depend on the nature of the soil and the terrain. Usually if the rock retaining wall is higher than a meter, the contractor will require machinery as a safety precaution to construct a durable structure. Contractors are advised to take a great deal of care when constructing rock retaining walls gold coast depending on the type of terrain they have to work with. 

When using heavy machinery and earth moving equipment there are several risks involved. They are, 

• The presence of live wires on areas that are being excavated, usually live wires are shown in the architectural layout but in certain instances household owners may decide to opt for electrical wires without the proper process which results in live wires being run through the property hap hardly and without any modification to the electrical wiring plan. 
• The use of heavy machinery and earth moving equipment without prior experience. Usually, most heavy equipment operators are experienced enough but since each terrain is unique and have unforeseen obstacles, it is difficult for the machinery operator to control this equipment, especially on small properties which lead to the inevitable mishaps. 
• The presence of water pipes and waste water tanks in improper places can cause a lot of damage to the plumbing and pipe system. Earth moving equipment is usually heavy and may cause damage to water pipes and the drainage system. 
• Properties that are situated on a slope will cause a lot of hardship to contractors, as the earth moving equipment is heavy and may slip and collapse into an already constructed walls. 

Some of these hazards are inevitable even though construction companies follow strict guidelines and are constantly evaluated and inspected for safety standards. However, with the proper job preparation, planning and implementation of plans, pre-operational inspection, the use of good sturdy and reliable machinery, to construct rock retaining walls, some of the dangers and hazards can be eliminated but not entirely. 

Author: Todd Johnson
Email: Todd@australianwebsitedevelopment.com.au
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