Health and safety policy for the loading, haulage, delivery and erection of trussed rafters on site - A definition of responsibilities

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The Guidelines have been developed in association with the Health & Safety Executive as a voluntary code of practice for the Trussed Rafter industry.

Contents:

  • Loading trusses
  • Haulage of trusses
  • Unloading, transport on site and storage of trussed rafters
  • Construction of roofs: Building design - the CDM regulations
  • Erecting trussed rafters

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