Handling kerbs and flags: guide to the handling of precast concrete kerbs and paving flags. Version 2
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Provides guidance for safe handling of kerbs and flags, looking at risk assessment, precautions, mechanical and manual lifting equipment.
History
April 2011 - Version 2. Updated October 2011. Supersedes: Handling kerbs: guide to the handling of precast concrete kerbs (Interpave, 2005) and Handling paving flags: guide to the handling of precast concrete paving flags (Interpave, 2005).
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Special subject areas
- Hard shoulder, kerbs, verges
- Roads
- Health and safety
Publisher History
Interpave, the Precast Concrete Paving and Kerb Association, are responsible for promoting and developing concrete block paving, paving flags and kerbs. They are a product association of British Precast (affiliated to the Mineral Products Association). Publications offer design guidance on paving from domestic uses to the most taxing heavy industrial applications.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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