Finnforest UK


WARNINGS


In order to maintain the performance and efficiency of your Finnjoist please ensure the following warnings are adhered to:




HANDLING


STORAGE

ON-SITE SAFETY, JOISTS ARE UNSTABLE UNTIL BRACED LATERALLY.

Lack of concern for proper bracing during construction can result in serious accidents.  Erection bracing and procedures, as well as the safety of the workers, are the responsibility of the erector.  Under normal conditions if the following guidelines are observed, accidents will be avoided.  Please refer to 'Temporary Erection' for more detailed information.

1.  All timber blocks, hangers and struts must be completely installed and properly nailed.
2.  Lateral restraint must be provided by a diagonally braced and blocked system, comprising a
     minimum of 3 adjacent joists in each bay.  In long bays install additional systems spaced not greater
     than 10 metres.