| Title |
Safe stacking of sawn timber and board materials. |
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| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
WIS |
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| Series Number |
2 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2000 |
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| Length |
2 pages |
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| Stock Code |
WIS2REV1 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
Free |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Edition |
rev. ed. |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Woodworking information sheet no. 2 (WIS2) (WIS 2) supersedes earlier edition entitled 'Safe stacking and handling of timber and board'. |
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| Abstract |
This revised woodworking information sheet gives practical guidance on the safe stacking and storage of sawn timber and banding of sawn timber packs. It is aimed at all premises where timber board material is stacked and stored, not just woodworking premises. Contents: Introduction; The accident record; What can you do to prevent these accidents? Stack stability factors; Bearers; Banding; Pack characteristics; Stack height and stacking practices; Safe working practices; Unstacking; Stacking timber and board material; Public protection; Storage management and layout; Personal protection; References and further reading; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Woodworking industry; Pyramid stacks; Lateral supports; Training; Stantions; Pigeon hole stacking; Lozengened packs; Balled packs; Tipping point; Tipping line |
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