Partition and wall construction: energy sources and direct controls

Building partitions and bulkheads involves boards and framing handled at height, repetitive drilling and cutting and heavy material movement.

High-energy check

Board packs and framing handled above floor level can exceed injury thresholds, and stacked boards fall with serious force. Cutting stations concentrate noise and dust.

Run the gravity calculator for this task

Trigger checks

Sound
Harmful noise or impulse sound.

Direct controls to verify

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Board stacks are stored flat or restrained against toppling.
Boards above shoulder height are handled by two people or a lifter.
The cutting station is positioned away from other trades.
Hearing protection is worn during cutting and drilling.
Walkways are kept clear of stored boards and framing.

For your SPA or pre-start

State how boards are stored and restrained, the handling method above shoulder height, and where the cutting station is placed relative to other trades.

Limitations: This tool supports planning and verification only. It does not replace competent risk assessment, legal duties, employer procedures, client requirements or competent supervision.