Post tension slabs are becoming increasingly common practice and have lots of advantages. But during the post tensioning procedure props can become loose and create a safety risk on site. 

In searching for a safety solution for this risk Doka are excited to be the first formwork manufacturer to announce they are collaborating with 'Safe Prop' to supply a new product used to make suspended slab construction safer, prevent serious injuries, increase efficiency and maintain structural integrity.

Here's how Doka and Safe Prop product minimise safety risk on site:

1. Prevents serious injuries: The spring loaded attachment prevents the back props from falling over during the curing and post stressing period.
   
2. Increases efficiency: Removing the need to drill support screws onto prop heads means installation is quick and easy, saving time and cost.
   
3. Maintains structural integrity: Removing the need to drill support screws reduces the risk of concrete cancer occurring and prevents contact with the post stressing cables.
   

Safe Prop offers the following safety and structural advantages when back-propping suspended slabs onsite:

• No drilling and screwing props into position.
• No drill permits required when back-propping.
• No working at heights permits required when back-propping.
• Spring has been designed for 100,000 cycles.
• 8 onsite uses and the units are completed paid out.
• Prevents silica dust onsite, which can cause lung cancer
• Reduces the risk of hitting PT and service cables.
• No working platform access machine required when fitting back-propping.
• Saves accidents occurring with falling props 
• Better structural finish concrete end product 
• Prevents exposing concrete and causing concrete cancer
• Prevents having to turn around props onsite for back-propping
• Speeds up labour time onsite when back-propping.
• Works well in carpark construction basements.

For more information on this product, please call 1800 DokaAus