My taskmaster 3KER RAS Group has a very big job at the main station in Hamburg.
Because it's a train station, and 92.4% of the work is inside, right above the rails and platforms, all work has to be conducted at night when traffic does not run. But it's only a short time frame of around 3 - 5 hours depending on several factors, preparation time comes on top. Everything and everybody has to be concentrated.
Our work is to inspect the steel construction and verify its condition.
So, in short, we are hanging around at the main station in Hamburg. Or how I call it, triple H. Which stands for Hauptbahnhof der Hansestadt Hamburg.
What do we do? We swing between steel beams and do a quality check.
Could you deal with such highs?
Most colleagues are very reliable and interpersonal fantastic. That kind of job, close to risks and hazards, binds you together, I guess.
Now I'll take you to some of my views. This is the roof of Triple H during the day, looking south.
Let's go inside, looking north.
A closer look to the sides, starting west then east side. If you look close enough, you might see the lifelines and blue rescue bags.
You couldn't find them? No worries, have a Captain Cook and I present you a closer look. But beware! Even closer to it, and you'd push my colleague off the steel beam.
For breaks or standby times, a hammock is a good solution.
Making notes at the south facade.
Some more impressions.
Text and photos are done by me.
More impressions about my job can be found at Instagram or my website.
I hope you enjoyed the little trip.
