What size chain would you use?

[Timster2]

I know there are different specifications for overhead lifting. Does this application need a specific chain or will one rated for the combined weight suffice?

[Sandy]

1st was the bucket truck now there is the barrel truck.

[DSW]

Considering the amount of chain wrapped around each side, I doubt it really matters. The chains probably weighs more than the guy and the barrel combined. I guess they figured they needed a "safety" factor.

[mla2ofus]

WHERE'S THE HARNESS!!!!!
Mike

[OPUS FERRO]

Timster2 - Discover the difference between grade 7,
and grade 8 chain, then refine your question. Opus

[Xtreme Fabrication]

Wtf????????

[Aquafire]

Wow. Anyone know where this was taken? I'm guessing somewhere in Central America.

[SundownIII]

I'd be more concerned about a "keeper" on that hook than I would be about chain size.

[weldbead]

i'm betting the 20 ga metal in the drum gives up way before the chain..

[Timster2]

The picture was taken 1-19-12 in Belize, Central America, (Formally British Honduras) while on a Caribbean cruise. Went to a gift shop and this comedy was going on in the parking lot. You gotta thank OSHA and Unions for making this kind of lunacy almost extinct in the US.

[dumb as a stump]

It looks like there is the proper and required electrical isolation in effect...As far as falling out (of the barrel) we don't know if he has a rope around the chain and through a belt loop.

[Stick-man]

I AM NOT CONDONING THIS OR STATING IT'S SAFE!!!

That said, I use 55 gal drums for hauling scrap to the scrap yard all the time. I burn four triangles around the top sides, 12, 3, 6, & 9 o'clock. I use a chain just like they are doing in that pic. And I have lifted ALOT more weight than that guy weighs. He has probably done that and will keep doing that forever and never have a problem. Just sayin.....

[lamename]

That is classic. I had to pass this on to our small service truck crew. They primarily maintain our street lights. "PPE?" " No I just went before I got into the barrel."

[lamename]

Originally Posted by Stick-man

I AM NOT CONDONING THIS OR STATING IT'S SAFE!!!

That said, I use 55 gal drums for hauling scrap to the scrap yard all the time. I burn four triangles around the top sides, 12, 3, 6, & 9 o'clock. I use a chain just like they are doing in that pic. And I have lifted ALOT more weight than that guy weighs. He has probably done that and will keep doing that forever and never have a problem. Just sayin.....

Don't think the weight is the safety issue here.

[WeldingMachine]

Wow. Anyone know where this was taken? I'm guessing somewhere in Central America.

Funny you say that. I worked in a place in Mass a few years ago that did that crap regularly..

[woohoo]

if he had a whip line he could just ride the ball and do away with the elaborate barrel rigging lol.

be kind of tricky riding the block though

[Fat Bastard]

This is what you get when you have people doing what they need to to get a job finished, and people are more concerned about eating than following some BS regulation.

Is what he is doing safe? You don't know. All you know is what has been drilled into your head.

Would I do it No FING WAY.


Judge not till you walk a day in his shoes hungry.

[ThorsHammer]

I thought belize when I saw the picture. thats were we honeymooned.

there is something to be said about people with more balls than brains. And a few more choice words to be said about those with more brains than balls. You do what you gotta do to get the job done. And I'm willing to bet it took them less time to do it than the so called "safe" crews up here. because of all their safety checks and regulations.