Posted By Rich Bannister Luke, Don't know if there is a best practice book anywhere, but from experience: - is there anyway to reduce or eliminate exposure (i.e. use preformed mesh instead of individual rebars, so they don't have to walk on the steel) - provide the workers with boards to stand on rather than the steel (it's a bit of a pain constantly moving the boards around but less so than twisted ankles!) - good quality footwear with high ankle support (protects the ankle from twisting through the steel) - regular toolbox talks on the job - and, finally, giving the workers enough time to do the job without rushing (probably the most difficult one to implement!!)

Posted By Garry Adams Luke Scaffold Boards are practicable, however, if the Fixers object to using Boards, perhaps you could issue snow shoes, the extra surface area will reduce slips and trips...

Posted By Danny O'Donnell Luke You might care to look at some of the BCSA publications on this subject. The Code of Practice for the 'Erection of Multi Storey Buildings' (42/06) and 'Guide to Work at Height During the Loading and Unloading of Steelwork' (43/07) might be useful starting points. Further info and resources are accessible via the steelconstruction.org website. Danny