TEMPORARY CONDITION OF REINFORCEMENT CAGES PRIOR TO CONCRETING – PART 1 - MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

Prior to being encased in concrete a reinforcement

cage should be considered as an item of ‘temporary

works’. This guide seeks to highlight the risks associated

with the temporary condition of reinforcement cages;

whether the cages is constructed in-situ or prefabricated.

Consideration is given to assembling, transporting, lifting

and rotating cages into their final position. Generalised

guidance is provided on how to identify and manage the

risks; the division of responsibility; and some practical

measures to prevent problems and accidents.