Installation Manual - CertainTeed

CertainTeed WeatherBoards Fiber Cement Siding Installation Manual
Section 3: Safety
Ventilation
When fiber cement is cut or drilled, it will create dust.
This dust may contain crystalline silica, which can pose a
health risk. To ensure adequate ventilation, work outdoors
or use mechanical ventilation to reduce potential exposure
to below OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs).
IDEAL: Cut outdoors and use cutting tools that minimize dust.
If ventilation is not adequate to limit exposure, wear
a NIOSH-approved disposable respirator (N95) or air
purifying cartridge respirator fitted with N (non-oil), P,
or R series filters.
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CUTTING INDOORS: Play it safe by providing
good ventilation and wearing a respirator.
For more information on OSHA Permissible Exposure
Limits, go to www.osha.gov/SLTC/pel/ More information
about Respiratory Protection is available at www.osha.
gov/SLTC/respiratoryprotection/index.html
Ladders
New OSHA Fall Protection regulations are in effect.
STD 03-11-002 compliance guidance for residential
construction was issued on Dec. 6, 2010, and went
into effect June 16, 2011. For more information, visit
www.OSHA.gov or consult your local state OSHA plan.
XXMaintain ladders free of oil, grease, and other
slipping hazards.
XXDo not load ladders beyond their maximum intended
load nor beyond their manufacturer’s rated capacity.
XXUse ladders only for their designed purpose.
XXUse ladders only on stable and level surfaces unless
secured to prevent accidental movement.
XXDo not use ladders on slippery surfaces unless
secured or provided with slip-resistant feet to prevent
accidental movement. Do not use slip-resistant feet as
a substitute for exercising care when placing, lashing or
holding a ladder up on slippery surfaces.
XXSecure ladders placed in areas such as passageways,
doorways, or driveways, or where they can be
displaced by workplace activities or traffic to prevent
accidental movement. Or use a barricade to keep
traffic or activity away from the ladder.
XXKeep areas clear around the top and bottom
of ladders.
XXDo not move, shift, or extend ladders while in use.
XXUse ladders equipped with nonconductive side rails
if the worker or the ladder could contact exposed
energized electrical equipment.
XXFace the ladder when moving up or down.
XXUse at least one hand to grasp the ladder
when climbing.
XXDo not carry objects or loads that could cause
loss of balance and falling.
XXDo not use ladders as a horizontal work platform.