Transport and Site Access
Delivery vehicles are up to 12m long with a maximum gross weight of 30 tonnes and a turning circle of 16m. They require an access road at least 4m wide and 12m of good hard standing to allow for crane-operated unloading. Standard loads will not exceed 20 tonnes

Unloading
Unloading of vehicles on-site is the responsibility of others. Fork Lift Trucks Sheets of Multideck up to 7m long can be off loaded by fork lift trucks. Sheets longer than 7m should be lifted by crane. Multideck should be placed directly onto the supporting steelwork. If this is impractical, it should be stored as recommended under ‘Storage’.

Deck Identification
All Multideck bundles are marked to correspond with the detail and general arrangement drawings. Identification includes floor location, grid location, deck length, gauge and direction of lay. Where possible, bundles should be lifted from the transport and placed on the support frame ready for fixing. See pages 58 & 59.

Quality Control On-site
Quality control on site should be based on the recommendations of BS 8000: Part 2 Concrete Work.

Storage
Multideck should be stored under cover or beneath waterproof tarpaulins, off the ground on suitable timber framing with good air circulation around the sheet. The sheets should slope to drain away any rain water which may enter the storage area. When exposed to moisture, galvanised deck will develop a coating of zinc oxide. If left, this may reduce the degree of protection, so it is important to inspect regularly for moisture, and take immediate remedial action.

Handling
When deck has to be lifted onto the building framework, care must be taken to avoid damage by using suitable lifting equipment. Use of unprotected chains will cause damage and are not recommended. Sheet corners must be protected as these are particularly vulnerable to damage. Never walk on deck in the stack or before it is securely fixed in position . Multideck sheets must not be dragged from the stack. Remove by lifting off one at a time.

Safety
Important
We recommend that all Multideck profiles are installed with safety nets in place.

Handling Hazards
Multideck may have a residual protective coating when delivered and should be handled with care. See BSC HS Data Sheet 18.

Eye Hazards
Care should be taken when breaking the strapping around bundles. Eye protectors conforming to the latest British Standard should always be worn.

Protective Clothing
To prevent laceration of skin, contamination by oil and risks to eyes and hands, protective overalls, gloves and eye protection should be worn at all times.