Page 504 - Construction Waterproofing Handbook

14.2 CHAPTER FOURTEEN

FIGURE 14.1 Poor safety procedures can often result in accidents. (Courtesy of Western Group)

● Ladders and scaffolding
● Personal protective equipment
● Fire protection
● Signs, signals, and barricades
● Hand and power tool requirements and usage
● Welding and cutting
● Electrical wiring and equipment
● Floor and wall openings
● Cranes, elevators, and lift hoists
● Motorized vehicles and equipment
● Excavations, trenching, and shoring
● Demolition
● Explosives
● Power transmission
● Rollover and overhead protection
Whereas all these standards may relate to a specific installation, the first four are most
important for waterproofing systems and building envelopes. The following data present a
general review of these regulations but are not meant as a substitution for a complete
review of current regulations.