Strut Cantilever Overhang Safety
Strut sticking past the last rod or support can act like a lever and overload the support.
Stop if
- This strut has a cantilevered overhang. Do we need another rod/support or shorter overhang before loading it?
Watch out
- Do not hang load off a long unsupported strut tail without verifying the detail.
Check
- Confirm support span, load, overhang length, rod location, and detail limits.
Steps
- Identify whether this is normal ductwork or a controlled/special condition.
- Confirm support span, load, overhang length, rod location, and detail limits.
- Get the current drawing/detail/spec/submittal before changing routing, material, access, or support.
- Bring photos, location, and what you checked to the foreman before closing or covering the work.
Say this to your foreman
This strut has a cantilevered overhang. Do we need another rod/support or shorter overhang before loading it?
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