IS 13416 : Part 4 : 1994 Recommendations for preventive measures against hazards at workplaces Part 4 Timber structure

1 SCOPE

1.1 This standard (Part 4) lays down the safety requirements forthe works and workers, while working on timber structures startingfrom processing the timber, jointing them to make beams, columns,trusses, purlins, etc and erecting them to make the structuresincluding structures with roof covering.

1.2 This standard does not cover the safety requirements duringmasonry or concrete works for flooring, walling, etc of thestructures.

2 References

IS 2366 : 1983Code of practice for nail-jointed timberconstruction

IS 2925 :1984Specification for industrial helmets

IS 3364 : Part 1 :1976 Methods of measurement and evaluation ofdefectin timber:Part 1 Logs

IS 3364 : Part 2 :1976 Methods of measurement and evaluation ofdefectin timber:Part 2 Converted timber

IS 3696 : Part 1 :1987 Safety code of scaffolds and ladders :Part 1 Scaffolds

IS 3696 : Part 1 :1987 Safety code of scaffolds and ladders :Part 2 Ladders

IS 11096 :1984Code of practice for design and construction ofbolt-jointed timber construction