TN002 Issues with temporary bracing of steel structures

TN002 Issues with temporary bracing of steel structures

 It is required by law under the Occupational Health and Safety Acts in the various Australian States that steel erectors are to be provided with a safe place to work in. Failures of temporary bracing can not only lead to prosecution by WorkSafe/WorkCover authorities but can lead to claims on professional indemnity or other insurance. If a death results from failure of a steel structure during erection, manslaughter charges are a possibility for all parties. This technical note authored and revised by Tim Hogan in February 2011 outlines the responsibilites of the structural engineer and the steel erector.

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TN002 Issues with temporary bracing of steel structures
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03 May 2018
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