Practical Equipment for Blocklaying
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Practical equipment for blocklaying
Unit 103: Carrying out blocklaying activities
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Mixers
Mixing mortar or concrete can be achieved by using different sizes of mixer.
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Wheelbarrow
Wheelbarrows are used to transport resources around the building site.
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Buckets and containers
Containers are used for removing waste and transporting water.
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Transformers and extension leads
Reducing the voltage on site is important as the voltage must be 110v. The above equipment – the transformer on the left and extension leads – will help with this.
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Shovels
Shovels are used for loading mixers and transporting waste materials.
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Brooms
Brooms are used for sweeping and waste materials.
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Straight edge
Straight edge is used to help transfer levels of block work over a length greater than the length of a level. The edge must be used with a spirit level.
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Cleaning equipment
Cleaning upon completion of any block work is important. The use of hosepipes and handbrushes are important when returning working areas to a clean site.
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Gloves
All construction sites have a ‘safe hand’ policy. This requires all to wear gloves while on site.
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