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Showing 1 to 2 of 2 for “"Falls from Elevation"”.
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Analysis of Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Assemblies under Out-of-Plane Loads
In 2012, falls from elevation in construction industry represented 36% of the total fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires workers to use fall protection systems where workers are 6 feet or more above a lower level. Anchors for fall protection systems attached to …
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Lateral-Torsional Buckling Instability Caused by Individuals Walking on Wood Composite I-Joists
… has shown that a significant number of the falls from elevation occur when laborers are working on unfinished structures. Workers walking on wood I-joists on roofs and floors are prone to fall hazards. Wood I-joists have been replacing dimension lumber for many floor systems and a …