- Prepare a lift plan for each stair flight and landing being craned into position
- Maintain edge protection at stairwell openings at all times between installation phases
- Wear fall arrest harnesses when working at unprotected edges during positioning
- Follow the erection sequence specified by the structural engineer precisely
- Install temporary bracing until all permanent connections are completed and torqued
- Torque all bolted connections to the specified values and record the results
- Provide safe working platforms for operatives making connections at height
- Use taglines to control stair flights during crane lifts in confined core areas
- Inspect temporary covers and edge protection at stairwells daily
- Brief the team on the lift plan, rigging, and connection sequence before each flight
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- DON'T leave stairwell openings unprotected at any time, even briefly
- DON'T release the crane from a stair flight before temporary bracing is secure
- DON'T stand beneath a stair flight while it is being lifted into position
- DON'T deviate from the engineer's specified erection and connection sequence
- DON'T use undersized or incorrect bolts for staircase connections
- DON'T walk on open mesh treads without confirming they are properly secured
- DON'T lean over stairwell edges to guide components without fall protection
- DON'T store materials on partially installed staircases that are not yet stable
- DON'T use the staircase for general access until all connections are complete
- DON'T rush bolt-up connections — incomplete fixing affects structural stability
See also: Steel Erection Safety | Temporary Bracing and Stability
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