Title:
Formwork Safety Goes Beyond Codes
and Standards
Author(s):
M. K. H Urd
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
7
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
24-27
Keywords:
building codes; failure; formwork (construc-tion);
responsibility; safety; standards.
DOI:
Date:
4/1/1985
Abstract:
Failure of formwork is a common threat to safety on construction sites and one that is avoidable. Methods, documents, and recommendations for use in reducing the risk of formwork failure are presented.*