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⚠️ Safety regulations for installation and filling of gabion walls:

The safety regulations for the installation and filling of gabion walls are crucial because the operation involves multiple high-risk factors such as working at heights, mechanical operations, manual handling, heavy material stacking, and working near water. Non-compliant operations can easily lead to risks like casualties, structural collapse, and construction quality issues. The establishment and enforcement of safety standards are not only a safeguard for the lives of construction workers but also a reflection of engineering quality and social responsibility.

✅ Processing of metal wire mesh and connectors：


• When operating metal wires or wire mesh, it is necessary to wear goggles and cut resistant gloves to prevent scratches and punctures.
• When cutting mesh to transform gabion on site, the following should be done:
• Clean up the scraps in a timely mannerand keep the work surface clean..
• If scraps need to be retained, they should be stored in a safe area to avoid scattering and injuring people.
• The cut metal wire end must be trimmed neatly or bent inward, and must not be exposed to prevent hanging or cutting personnel.
✅ Spiral installation：
• When installing the spiral wire, the end should be fixed by rotating 90 degrees to prevent loosening and reduce exposure of sharp ends, protecting personnel and animals.


Fold the end 90 degrees Bending protection



Bending protection

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✅ Stone cage filling operation：

• Mechanical packing
• The stone should be placed steadily and slowly inside the stone cage, and it is forbidden to dump it from a high place to avoid structural deformation or stone breakage.
• Operators should promptly remove spilled materials and keep the work area clean.
• If necessary, baffles should be added at the edges of the gabion to prevent stones from splashing or slipping.
• Artificial fillers
• Artificial fillers should be handled with caution to prevent fingers from being crushed or pinched by rocks.
• Gloves should be worn to avoid being scratched by sharp stones.


Mechanical filled gabion stone



Personnel fill gabion stones

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✅ High altitude operation (applicable to gabion walls with a height exceeding 2 meters)：


• A sturdy scaffold or operating platform must be erected, and it is prohibited to work directly from standing on top of the gabion.
• During high-altitude filling operations, measures should be taken to prevent stones from rolling down. If necessary, protective barriers or nets should be used.
• Operators should wear safety belts or ropes, especially when working in slope areas without fixed protective barriers.
✅ Homework Area Management：
• The homework area should be kept clean and free of obstacles to prevent tripping and slipping.
• For all unsupported excavation areas with risks, advance support and safety reinforcement must be carried out.
• When working at the edge of embankments or in open areas, if there are no protective facilities, temporary guardrails or safety warning signs must be set up to prevent personnel or equipment from falling.

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✅ Supplementary suggestions (can be adopted according to the project situation)：

• All participants should receiveconstruction safety technical briefingand pre job training.
• The homework site should be equipped with a first aid kit and a designated person should be responsible for on-site safety inspections.
• When it rains or the ground is soft, high-altitude operations should be suspended to prevent slipping and structural instability.


The gabion wall is under construction



Highway slope support gabion completed

⚠️ Precautions

• Welded gabion mesh is suitable for landscapes, retaining walls, slope protection, etc., and is not suitable for high velocity river erosion areas.
• During installation, avoid violent pulling to prevent solder joints from breaking.
• All connection points must be firmly tied, otherwise it may cause structural looseness or local collapse.

📌 Summary

The core of installing welded gabion mesh lies in:flat foundation → firm box body → dense stone filling → neat cover → overall connection. Compared to woven gabion mesh, its structure is more regular and beautiful, suitable for landscape engineering, but its flexibility is slightly inferior and requires strengthened connection and fixation.