Sudden scaffolding collapse prompts investigation on Rama II Road

[snoop1130]

 

A sudden scaffolding collapse on Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon province prompted an immediate investigation, as ordered by Department of Highways Director-General Sarawut Songsivilai. Alongside the investigation, all steel scaffolding along the elevated Motorway 82 (M82) project is set to undergo a thorough security check.

 

The M82 project, which stretches over 81 kilometres above Rama II Road (Highway 35), links Bangkok to Ratchaburi province via Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram. The incident occurred on the Bang Khunthian-Ban Phaeo section of the elevated motorway project in Tambon Mahachai of Mueang district, Samut Sakhon, at 3.17pm yesterday. The 14-metre-high scaffolding fell onto the Bangkok-bound side at the 27.5-kilometre marker on Rama II Highway. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

 

The debris was promptly cleared, and the highway section was reopened by 3.45pm. Songsivilai has called for the investigation’s conclusions to be reached as swiftly as possible.

 

The ongoing construction along Rama II Highway, which has extended over several years, was put on hold from April 11 to 17 to facilitate travellers during the Songkran Thai New Year festival. Songsivilai issued an apology for the incident.

 

Rama II Road, a key highway to the south of the country, has been a source of safety concerns for motorists due to several structural collapses.

 

In July 2022, a U-turn bridge beam collapsed in Samut Sakhon.

 

In May of the same year, a concrete slab fell, resulting in the death of a worker. A crane basket fell in January, causing one fatality and injuring another worker.

 

Previously, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had issued a warning to contractors to ensure safety in the construction of the elevated motorway, reported Bangkok Post.

 

In related news, the Songkran festival saw Rama II Road works delayed till June 2025, Thailand’s transport minister announced that construction delays on Rama II Road will persist during the upcoming Songkran festival.

 

Despite efforts to expedite the work, the completion date is now set for June 2025. The minister assured that compensation will be paid to the contractors to encourage faster progress.

 

By Mitch Connor

Caption: PHOTO VIA:Wikepedia

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-15

 

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[JoePai]

These people really should stay on the ground

[Darksidedude]

are they still using bamboo scaff

[thesetat]

Plagued with problems since the beginning of construction. This is what happens when you hire cheap labor and inexperienced workers and use substard equipment to maximize profit. When will the government step in to stop this nonsense? 

[brianthainess]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

prompted an immediate investigation, as ordered by Department of Highways Director-General Sarawut Songsivilai.

I'm sure the General will know everything about scaffolding, and believe everything he is told.   

[freeworld]

4 hours ago, thesetat said:

Plagued with problems since the beginning of construction. This is what happens when you hire cheap labor and inexperienced workers and use substard equipment to maximize profit. When will the government step in to stop this nonsense? 

Just like in the US:

 

3 Workers Dead from 70-Ft. Fall as Scaffolding Collapses at Construction Site in Charlotte, N.C.

 

https://people.com/human-interest/three-workers-dead-70-foot-fall-scaffolding-collapses-construction-site-charlotte/

 

 

And in Europe:

At least three killed in Hamburg scaffolding collapse

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67261979.amp

[PETERTHEEATER]

6 hours ago, thesetat said:

Plagued with problems since the beginning of construction. This is what happens when you hire cheap labor and inexperienced workers and use substard equipment to maximize profit. When will the government step in to stop this nonsense? 

As stated, the Government intend to push Contractors to complete construction by June next year (!) and will pay them compensation to do so. Unbelievable.

[xtrnuno41]

At least it was an iron scaffolding, however if you built them wrong, you could face a problem in time.

Also if you abuse them, with too heavy loads, you will face problems.

I ve seen hanging scaffolding in my working time, 200 meters up on a chimney ! Respect for those guys to make it so, incredible.

Sure isnt my cup of tea.

But also keep rules in mind when building or using it.

However if you see the bamboo scaffolding and working on it, that is also amazing to see.

[xtrnuno41]

scaffold in Philippines

[thesetat]

22 hours ago, freeworld said:

Just like in the US:

 

3 Workers Dead from 70-Ft. Fall as Scaffolding Collapses at Construction Site in Charlotte, N.C.

 

https://people.com/human-interest/three-workers-dead-70-foot-fall-scaffolding-collapses-construction-site-charlotte/

 

 

And in Europe:

At least three killed in Hamburg scaffolding collapse

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67261979.amp

So you are trying to compare isolated instances with different construction accidents around the world... How to use these for comparison? When this construction has been plagued with not one, but many instances of accidents do to poor construction practices.