SAFETY GUIDELINES

SAFLOAD™ 6. ACCESS MUST BE PROVIDED TO ALL FORMING DECK LEVELS. If C. SCREW JACKS
it is not available from the structure, access ladders or stair towers
SHORING SAFETY must be provided. Access laddersmust extend at least three (3) feet 1. USE SCREW JACKS to adjust for uneven grade conditions,
above formwork. Position or restrain ladders to prevent ladder or to level and accurately position the falsework and for easy
IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY! stripping.
formwork displacement.
Everyone’s safety depends upon the proper erection and safe use of 2. DO NOT EXCEED SAFWAY’S RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM
shoring. Inspect your shoring before each use to see that the EXTENSION OF SCREW JACKS. Keep screw jack extensions
assembly has not been altered and is safe for your use. to a minimum for maximum load carrying capacity.
POST THESE SHORING SAFETY RULES in a conspicuous place FALL ARREST equipment attached to shoring MAY NOT 3. MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL SCREW JACKS are firmly in
and be sure that all persons who erect, use, or dismantle shoring
prevent serious INJURY or DEATH if a fall occurs. contact with the foundation and frame legs.
are aware of them.
FOLLOW ALL STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL CODES, 7. IF MOTORIZED CONCRETE PLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IS TO D. POST SHORING
ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS pertaining to Shoring. BE USED, be sure that lateral loads, vibration, and other forces
1. PLUMB ALL POST SHORES AS THE ERECTION PROCEEDS.
INSPECT ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE USING. Never use any have been considered and adequate precautions taken to assure
Check plumb of post shores just prior to pour.
equipment that is damaged, severely rusted, or is missing locking stability.
devices. Any component which cannot be brought into proper 2. POST SHORES MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL STABILITY
8. PLAN CONCRETE POURING METHODS AND SEQUENCES TO
alignment or contact with the component into or onto which it is BRACING. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions. Required
insure against unbalanced loading of the shoring equipment.
intended to fit shall be removed and replaced. bracing shall be installed as the shores are being erected.
Take all necessary precautions to avoid uplift of shoring
A SHORING LAYOUT shall be available and used on the job site at components and formwork. 3. DEVICES WHICH ATTACH THE EXTERNAL LATERAL
all times. Shoring design must include analysis of load carrying STABILITY BRACING shall be securely fastened to each post
9. FASTEN ALL BRACES SECURELY.
members by properly qualified personnel. Safway Shoring shore.
component load capacity and weight information is available from 10. CHECK TO SEE THAT ALL CLAMPS, SCREWS, PINS and all
4. POST SHORES MORE THAN ONE TIER HIGH SHALL NOT
your Safway Dealer. other components are in a CLOSED OR ENGAGED POSITION.
BE USED. Where greater shore heights are required consult
INSPECT ERECTED SHORING AND FORMING FOR CONFORMITY 11. MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL BASE PLATES AND SHORE HEADS your Safway supplier.
WITH LAYOUT AND SAFETY PRACTICES PRIOR TO POUR, ARE IN FIRM CONTACT WITH THE FOUNDATION AND
DURING POUR, AND AFTER POUR UNTIL CONCRETE IS SET. FORMING MATERIAL. E. HORIZONTAL SHORING BEAMS
CONSULT YOUR SAFWAY REPRESENTATIVE WHEN IN DOUBT. 12. USE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS when shoring to or from sloped
Shoring is our business. NEVER TAKE CHANCES. 1. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO THE
surfaces.
INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL SHORING BEAMS:
13. AVOID ECCENTRIC LOADS ON U-HEADS, AND TOP PLATES by
centering stringers on these members. a) When sloped or supported by sloping ledgers (stringers).
b) When ledger (stringer) height/width ratio exceeds
14. AVOID SHOCK OR IMPACT LOADS for which the shoring was
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT FROM YOUR FAILURE 2.5 to 1. Under no circumstances shall horizontal
not designed.
TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AND COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE shoring beams bear on a single “two-by” ledger
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL 15. DO NOT PLACE ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY LOADS (such as (stringer).
REGULATIONS AND THESE SAFETY GUIDELINES BEFORE rebar bundles) on erected formwork or poured slabs,without c) When eccentric loading conditions exist.
ERECTING, USING, OR DISMANTLING THIS SHORING. checking the capacity of the shoring and/or structure to safely d) When ledger (stringer) consists of multiple members
support such additional loads.
(i.e., double 2x6, 2x8, etc.).
I. PRIOR TO THE POUR 16. The completed shoring setup shall have the specified bracing to e) When horizontal shoring beams are placed other than
give it lateral stability. at right angles to their supports.
A. GENERAL
17. The erection of shoring shall be under the supervision of an
1. USE SAFWAY’S RECOMMENDED SAFE WORKING LOADS 2. ASSURE THAT BEARING ENDS OF SHORING BEAMS ARE
experienced and competent person.
AND PROCEDURES FOR: PROPERLY SUPPORTED and that locking devices are
a) Span, spacing, and types of shoring members. properly engaged before placing any load on beams.
B. FRAME SHORING
b) Types, sizes, heights, and spacing of vertical shoring 1. FOLLOW THE SHORING LAYOUT DRAWING AND DO NOT 3. HORIZONTAL SHORING BEAMS SHOULD NOT be support-
supports. OMIT REQUIRED COMPONENTS. ed other than at the bearing prongs unless recommended by
2. USE LUMBER EQUIVALENT TO THE STRESS, species, grade your Safway supplier or beam manufacturer. Cantilever
2. DO NOT EXCEED THE SHORE FRAME SPACINGS OR TOWER “male end” of Safway horizontal beams only. Cantilever shall
and size specified on the layout. Use only lumber that is in good HEIGHTS as shown on the shoring layout.
condition. Do not splice timber members between their not exceed 24”.
supports. 3. SHORING LOAD MUST BE CARRIED ON ALL LEGS. 4. DO NOT NAIL BEAM BEARING ENDS TO LEDGER.
4. PLUMB AND LEVEL ALL SHORING FRAMES as the erection
3. PROVIDE PROPER FOUNDATION (sills, beams, or cribbing) 5. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SUPPORT to properly
proceeds, and check plumb and level of shoring towers just prior
below base plates for the distribution of leg loads to concrete distribute shoring loads. When supporting horizontal
to pour.
slabs or ground. Existing ground shall be level and thoroughly shoring beams on:
compacted prior to erection of shoring to prevent settlement. 5. DO NOT FORCE braces on frames to fit - level the shoring towers
Consideration must be given to potential adverse weather a) MASONRY WALL - Ensure that masonry units have
until proper fit can be made easily.
conditions throughout the pour cycle such as washouts, adequate strength. Brace walls as necessary.
6. TIE HIGH TOWERS OF SHORING FRAMES TOGETHER with b) LEDGERS - Supported by walls using bolts, or other
freezing and thawing of ground, etc. Consult a qualified soils
sufficient braces to make a rigid, solid unit (consult your Safway means, should be properly designed and installed per
engineer to determine the proper size foundation required for
representative for recommendations). Shoring must always be recommendation of supplier or job architect/engineer.
existing ground conditions.
secured when the height of the shoring towers exceed four (4) c) FORMWORK - Formwork shall be designed for the
4. DO NOT MAKE UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OR times the minimum base width. See NOTE 1. additional loads imposed by the shoring beams.
SUBSTITUTION OF EQUIPMENT; always consult your Safway
7. EXERCISE CAUTION in erecting or dismantling free standing d) STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMEWORK - The ability of the
supplier prior to making changes necessitated by job site
shoring towers to prevent tipping. steel to support all loading should be checked and
conditions.
8. DO NOT CLIMB CROSS BRACES. approved by the responsible project architect/engineer.
5. PROVIDE GUARDRAIL SYSTEMS ON ALL OPEN SIDES AND
OPENINGS IN FORMWORK AND SLABS.
 e) STEEL HANGERS - Be sure the bearing ends fully IV. RESHORING

SAFETY GUIDELINES
engage on the hangers. The hangers shall be
designed to conform to the bearing end and shall DEFINITION: Reshoring means the construction operation in which
have a rated strength to safely support the shoring shoring equipment is placed, as the original forms and shores are
loads imposed. Hangers must be plate saddle rather removed, in order to support partially cured concrete and construc-
than wire type. Check with manufacturer of hangers tion loads.
for specific application. (Follow hanger manufacturers’ 1. Reshoring is one of the most critical operations in formwork;
recommendations.) consequently, reshoring procedure must be designed and
planned in advance by a qualified structural engineer and
F. JOISTS AND STRINGERS approved by the project architect/engineer.
1. Joists and stringers shall only overlap at a support.
2. Slabs or beams which are to be reshored should be allowed to

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2. All joists and stringers shall have full bearing at each take their permanent deflection before final adjustment of
support. reshoring equipment is made.
3. All stringers shall be secured to their supports. 3. The reshoring shall be thoroughly checked by the

SHORING
architect/engineer to determine that it is properly placed and
G. FINAL INSPECTION that it has the allowable load capacity to support the areas that
Be sure that: are being reshored.

SYSTEM
1. There is a sound foundation under every leg. 4. Equipment to be left in position for reshoring should be checked
thoroughly by a qualified engineer. Horizontal shoring beams
2. All base plates and screw jacks are in firm contact with should never be used as a part of reshoring system. Extreme
foundation. care must be taken to release the adjustment screws to a point
3. Every component (including exterior bracing) agrees with the where the slab takes its permanent deflection. The adjustment
shoring layout as to type, span, number, location, and size. screws should then be tightened until contact is again made
with the underside of the slab. In this manner the frame
4. All shore pins are properly installed and fully seated. reshoring below will not be carrying the load of the slab that it
5. All frames are plumb and braced to form towers and/or all had previously shored.
posts are plumb and braced as required by user
instructions. NOTE 1:
6. All formwork follows forming layout and horizontal beams
California and some other states require a
fully bear on their supports.
height-to-minimum base width ratio of three to one (3:1).
7. All clamps, screws, pins and other fasteners (including Refer to the governing codes for your job location.
locking devices on adjustable beams) are closed, tightened,
or engaged.

Do not position workers below formwork

while concrete is being placed.

II. DURING THE POUR

The drawings in this brochure are for illustrative purposes only. This
1. ADJUSTMENT OF SHORING AND/OR POST SHORES TO
RAISE FORMWORK shall not be made once the pour begins. brochure is intended for general information only. Because of the many
variables which affect the performance of these product lines, some of the
2. ENSURE POUR SEQUENCE will not cause an unbalanced information in this brochure may not apply. For specific applications, contact
load on shoring equipment.
Safway or your Safway Dealer.
3. Monitor possible movement of shoring components when
placing concrete. Note: Erection, use, maintenance and disassembly must conform to current
Safway instructions as well as ALL federal, state, and local regulations.
III. REMOVAL Copies of complete Safety Guidelines for these and other products are
Loaded shoring equipment shall not be released or removed, available from Safway or your Safway Dealer without charge.
including cross braces, until the approval of a qualified engineer
has been received. Premature releasing or stripping of forms can
cause failure. A qualified engineer must decide when and how
stripping is to proceed. Weather conditions, variations in DISTRIBUTED BY:
different parts of the structure and the setting qualities of the
concrete all affect the stripping process.

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