- Use safe access platforms when erecting or striking formwork at height.
- Follow the nail gun safety rules: never point at anyone, use sequential trigger.
- Remove protruding nails and bend over tie wires as soon as formwork is struck.
- Wear safety boots with midsole protection against nail puncture at all times.
- Follow the temporary works design for formwork erection and striking sequences.
- Use dust extraction when cutting plywood, timber, or composite formwork materials.
- Apply release agents using appropriate PPE as specified in the COSHH assessment.
- Inspect crane lifting accessories before each formwork panel lift operation.
- Store formwork panels securely to prevent toppling in wind or from impact.
- Brief the team on the pour sequence and formwork striking schedule.
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- DON'T fire a nail gun towards another person or into unsupported material.
- DON'T leave protruding nails or tie wires exposed after striking formwork.
- DON'T strike formwork before the concrete has reached the required strength.
- DON'T work at height on formwork without fall protection measures in place.
- DON'T cut plywood or timber without dust extraction or water suppression.
- DON'T stand below formwork panels being lifted, swung, or positioned by crane.
- DON'T modify the formwork design without temporary works coordinator approval.
- DON'T use a nail gun without checking it is set to sequential fire mode.
- DON'T leave unsecured formwork panels standing where they could topple over.
- DON'T carry a nail gun with your finger on the trigger while moving.
See also: Formwork Erection and Striking | Rebar Impalement Prevention
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