PREPARING YOUR JOB SITE FOR A STEEL BUILDING DELIVERY
You have your site leveled and the foundation laid for your new steel building. But are you ready for its delivery? Advance preparation and inspection will go a long way in having a prepared and safe site for receiving the truck and components. Understand what you will be expected to provide and perform on the date of delivery. MEET OSHA REGULATIONS: DEVELOP A SITE SPECIFIC ERECTION PLAN Develop a site specific plan during preconstruction. Take advantage of pre-construction meetings and site inspections to develop a plan that meets OSHA safety requirements while keeping everything organized and tracking missing or damaged components. The erection plan includes: A warning sign stating, “No materials beyond this point.” Descriptions and placement procedures for derricks and cranes. Highlight path for overhead loads and critical lifts. OSHA also requires a description of the erection procedure and activities including: Any stability needs such as bracing or guying. The erec