| Description |
xxxii, 543 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Preface -- Introduction -- Part I -- Chapter 1: OSHA Regulations and Industry Standards -- Chapter 2: Accidents, Injuries, and Fatality Statistics -- Chapter 3: Selection & Use -- Chapter 4: Training -- Chapter 5: Supported Scaffolds -- Materials and Methods -- Chapter 6: Fall Protection During Erection and Use of Scaffolds -- Chapter 7: Electrocution on Scaffolds -- Chapter 8: Emergency Response and Rescue -- Part II: Supported Scaffolds -- Chapter 9: Tubular-Frame Scaffolds -- Mason's Frames -- Chapter 10: Tube and Coupler Scaffolding -- Chapter 11: Wood Pole Scaffolds -- Chapter 12: Pump Jack Scaffolds and Ladder Jack Scaffolds -- Chapter 13: Job-Manufactured Scaffolds and Form Scaffolds -- Part III: Suspended Scaffolds -- General Information -- Chapter 14: Single-Point and Two-Point Suspension Scaffolds -- Chapter 15: Multiple Point Suspension Scaffolds -- Chapter 16: Adjustable Multi-Point Suspension Scaffolds -- Chapter 17: Outrigger Type Scaffolding -- Chapter 18: Manually Propelled Rolling Towers -- Chapter 19: Aerial Work Platforms -- Chapter 20: Stairways -- Chapter 21: Ladders -- Appendix A: General Requirements For Scaffolding -- Appendix B: Safety Standards For Aerial Lifts -- Appendix C: Safety Standards For Specific Scaffolds -- Appendix D: Scaffold Construction -- Appendix E: Scaffold Hazards -- Appendix F: Scaffold Specifications -- Appendix G: Scaffold Shoring And Forming Institute -- Appendix H: Most Frequent Citations -- Appendix I: Calculating Scaffold Planks -- Appendix J: Osha-Approved Safety And Health Plans -- Appendix K: Multiemployer Directive -- Appendix L: Osha Regional Offices -- Appendix M: Glossary |
| Summary |
This book "promotes safety through knowledge, correct equipment usage, and the careful application of construction regulations and standards. With a special emphasis on fall protection and collapse, you get: erection, inspection, working-on and disassembly requirements ; inspection checklists ; examples of malfunctions and accidents ; and OSHA regulations and industry standards for specific equipment. Features include: supported scaffolds ; suspended scaffolds ; mobile scaffolds ; aerial lifts and elevating & rotating platform scaffolds ; stairways ; and ladders." - back cover |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Construction industry -- Safety measures.
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Falls (Accidents) -- Prevention.
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Building -- Safety measures.
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Scaffolding -- Safety measures.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
McCann, Michael, 1943-
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Paine, Daniel M
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| LC no. |
2004271730 |
| ISBN |
0071414932 : |
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