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1926.703(c) Vertical Slip Forms
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The steel rods or pipes on which jacks climb or by which the forms are lifted shall be -
Specifically designed for that purpose; and
Adequately braced where not encased in concrete.
Forms shall be designed to prevent excessive distortion of the structure during the jacking operation.
All vertical slip forms shall be provided with scaffolds or work platforms where employees are required to work or pass.
Jacks and vertical supports shall be positioned in such a manner that the loads do not exceed the rated capacity of the jacks.
The jacks or other lifting devices shall be provided with mechanical dogs or other automatic holding devices to support the slip forms whenever failure of the power supply or lifting mechanism occurs.
The form structure shall be maintained within all design tolerances specified for plumbness during the jacking operation.
The predetermined safe rate of lift shall not be exceeded.
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