| Document ID (ISN) | 77157 |
| CIS number |
01-1232 |
| Year |
2000 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Woodworking Information Sheet No.2 (rev.)
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Safe stacking of sawn timber and board materials |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Dec. 2000. 4p. Illus. 6 ref. |
| Abstract |
Nearly 20% of fatal injuries and 13% of major injuries in woodworking are caused by strikes by falling objects, in particular timber falling from stacks. This information sheet contains practical guidance on the safe stacking and storage of sawn timber and board materials. Contents include: what can be done to prevent stacking accidents; stack stability factors; safe working practices; protecting the public; storage area management and layout; personal protection. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; woodworking industry; handling and stacking; stacked material storage |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
legal aspects; timber handling; personal protective equipment; responsibilities; falling objects; data sheet; safe working methods |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Woodworking industry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Lumber and the woodworking industry
Storage and warehousing
Woodworking industry
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