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Level 1 Diploma in Plastering

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Storage and handling (health and safety regulations)

Unit 123: Fixing sheet materials



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Assessment criteria

2.5 use correct access equipment

2.6 follow current environmental and current health and safety regulations



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Storage

• Plasterboards should

be stored horizontally,

in a dry location and

raised off the ground.

• Supports should be in

place every 400mm

and must be level.



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• Incorrect storage will

lead to boards

becoming warped or

wet and unusable.

• Cover with plastic

sheeting if they have

to be left outside.

Storage



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Handling

• Plasterboards should

be carried on their edge

by two people.

• They should not be

carried flat, as they

might break.

• There are lots of lifting

aids available to assist

in carrying.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGTgJq_4QvI



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Lifting aids

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTa19mbACyU&NR=1&feature=endscreen



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Mechanical lifting

Trolleys could be used to transport quantities of plasterboards safely if there was a flat pathway.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE2WScqC_ys

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg0idrP67KM



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Did you know?

Almost two-thirds of back injuries in the construction

industry are caused by manual handling!!!

A common cause is from twisting caused by handling

sheet materials such as plasterboards.

http://trojan-horse.org/NR/rdonlyres/2E4FCF6D-B65A-436F-9E4B-

A7358F29E1D1/4430/Infosheet14Handlingplasterboard16Dec08_Rev1.pdf

When fixing plasterboards to ceilings, you should

use a scaffold platform to avoid having to stretch.

Make sure the platform is at the correct height.

Access equipment



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Did you know?

• EML comes in sheets.

• It should be stored flat.

• Care is needed when handling, as it is sharp.

• Gloves should be worn.

www.expamet.co.uk/webfm_send/66



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Pre-formed beading

• Beads usually come in boxes.

• Single beads can be purchased.

• It needs to be stored flat or stood upright.



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Pre-formed beading

• It should be carried with the front end pointing downwards and raised up at the back.

• Gloves should be worn when carrying.



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Any questions?

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