Loading of trussed rafters for delivery safety card delivered
The TRA’s health and safety committee has published updated guidance on the loading and delivery of trussed rafters. Loading trussed rafters for delivery requires strict adherence to safety protocols to prevent accidents and protect the structural integrity of the materials. The updated Loading of Trussed Rafters for Delivery outlines essential practices for TRA members. The … Continue reading “Loading of trussed rafters for delivery safety card delivered”
New weather exposure technical card published
The TRA technical committee has published new guidance to help members and their customers when engineered wood products have faced prolonged exposure to the weather due to site delays or difficulties. Discussions between the supplier and their customer can sometimes become difficult in such circumstances and this new document is intended to provide an independent … Continue reading “New weather exposure technical card published”
Time to reconsider the manual unloading of trussed rafters
The TRA always recommends mechanical handling for the unloading of roof trusses; however, where contractors choose not to use mechanical handling, TRA members are being recommended to adopt a new lower maximum weight limit of 75 Kg per truss for these deliveries. We spoke to Ed Kirk from the TRA’s health and safety committee about … Continue reading “Time to reconsider the manual unloading of trussed rafters “
