The Temporary Works Forum (TWf) has published revised guidance,
Temporary condition of reinforcement cages prior to concreting: Part 1 - Management guidance (Ref.: TWf2020: 03 (October 2020)).
SYNOPSIS
Prior to being encased in concrete a reinforcement cage should be considered as an item of ‘temporary works’. This guide seeks to highlight the risks associated with the temporary condition of reinforcement cages; whether the cages is constructed in-situ or prefabricated. Consideration is given to assembling, transporting, lifting and rotating cages into their final position.
Generalised guidance is provided on how to identify and manage the risks; the division of responsibility; and some practical measures to prevent problems and accidents.
A copy can be downloaded (free) from:
https://www.twforum.org.uk/viewdocument/rebar-guide-part-one-management
REMINDER
Pending the publication of Part 2, important advice remains in TWf Safety Bulletin - Stability of reinforcement prior to concreting (TW15.116, 16.10.15), https://www.twforum.org.uk/viewdocument/sustainability-of-reinforcement-pri
NOTE
Work has commenced on the preparation of Part 2, Temporary condition of reinforcement cages prior to concreting: Part 2 – Technical guidance (TWf2021: 01). When published (circa. Q3/2021) the existing guidance is to be withdrawn (Stability of Reinforcement: Cages Prior to Concreting (TWf2013: 01, October 2013).
David Thomas
TWf Director and Company Secretary
6.11.20
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