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817 Steel Erection Safety
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Girts or Eave Struts

In girt and eave strut-to-frame connections, when girts or eave struts share common connection holes:

  • At least one bolt must remain securely in place for the connection of the first member.
  • A field-attached seat or similar connection device supplied by the manufacturer may be used in lieu of the bolt to secure the first member so that the girt or eave strut is always secured against displacement.
  • Both ends of all cold-formed or steel joists must be fully bolted/welded to the support structure before:
    • releasing the hoisting cables
    • allowing an employee on the joists
    • allowing any construction loads on the joists

Purlins and Girts

Purlins and girts are prohibited from:

  • Being used as an anchorage point for a fall-arrest system, unless written approval is obtained from a qualified person.
  • Being used as a walking/working surface when installing safety systems, until:
    • All permanent bridging is installed.
    • Fall protection is provided.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-2. What must occur prior to allowing workers to walk on purlins and girts?