Structural Stability
Structural stability must be maintained at all times during the steel erection process.
The Work We Do: Ironworkers
Structural Steel Assembly
Since structural collapse is second only to falls as a cause of fatalities in this industry, stability is essential to the successful erection of any steel structure, including single-story, multi-story, and bridges.
This section of the standard outlines the work practices that will prevent collapse due to lack of stability. In addition, it addresses slipping and tripping hazards and certain kinds of fall hazards encountered when working on steel structures.
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3-1. Structural collapse is second only to _____ as a cause of fatalities in the steel erection industry.
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