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Document ID (ISN)55615
CIS number 91-651
Year 1990
Convention or series no. NSC Data Sheet I-296 Reaf.90
Title Bridge painting
Bibliographic information National Safety Council, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-3991, USA, 1990. 4p. Illus. 5 ref.
Abstract This data sheet describes the hazards involved in bridge painting (falls, injuries due to excessive heat and cold, lead poisoning, eye injuries, electric shock) and precautions to be taken. The safe use of scaffolds and ladders is also discussed.
Descriptors (primary) USA; civil engineering; construction industry; painting
Descriptors (secondary) poisoning; protection against falls from heights; lead; paints; safety training in industry; bridge building; personal protective equipment; data sheet; electric shock; scaffolds
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Construction industry
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Construction industry and civil engineering
Surface treatment