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BS 5975

Code of practice for temporary works procedures and the permissible stress design of falsework

§ 01

Overview

What this standard covers

The temporary works management framework, including the temporary works coordinator role that governs stability during steel erection.

The temporary works management framework, including the temporary works coordinator role that governs stability during steel erection.

Who uses it

Erection engineers, site managers and temporary works coordinators planning safe steel erection.

§ 02

Details

Reference data

Standard number
BS 5975
Title
Code of practice for temporary works procedures and the permissible stress design of falsework
Organisation
BSI
Country
United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
Subject
Erection
Subcategory
Temporary works
Type
STANDARD
Application
Contractual
Availability
Paid
Status
CURRENT
Roles
erection standard
Last verified
2026-09-06

Official source: knowledge.bsigroup.com

§ 03

Related

Standards used alongside this one

  • CDM 2015

    Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

    UK construction health and safety law setting duties for clients, designers, principal contractors and contractors, including erection planning.

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  • 29 CFR 1926 Subpart R

    OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection

    Federal steel erection safety rules covering column anchorage, connection practice, decking, fall protection and site sequencing.

    United StatesErectionCURRENTFree

  • Erection tolerances

    Erection tolerance and setting out practice

    Essential erection tolerances cover column plumb, level and position on grid; they are measured against the erected frame before the structure is handed over for follow-on trades.

    InternationalErectionCURRENTFree

  • IS 7205

    Safety Code for Erection of Structural Steelwork

    Safety requirements for erecting structural steelwork including lifting, temporary bracing and access.

    IndiaErectionCURRENTPaid

  • WAHR 2005

    Work at Height Regulations 2005

    Statutory hierarchy for avoiding and controlling falls, which drives edge protection, netting and access decisions on steel erection.

    United KingdomErectionCURRENTFree

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