FIBRE CEMENT BOARDS & GYPSUM BOARDS

For storing and handling of sheets and boards, such as cement and gypsum boards etc., the
following requirements shall be fulfilled:

 Sheets and boards shall be stacked to a height of not more than 3 pallets on dry, clean,
firm and level ground. Sheltered store preferred for storage.
 Bottom of the stack shall be raised adequately from the ground level where there is a
risk of water coming on the floor.
 Sheets and boards shall be stacked, covered and protected from damage due to wind,
rain, sun and excess humidity. Avoid uncontrolled environmental conditions.
 Damage to the corners and surface of sheets and boards shall be prevented and
damaged sheets shall not be stacked with sound materials.
 Sheets shall not be pushed forward against the lower sheet for more than one-fourth of
the sheet length.
 Sheets and boards shall be lowered or raised gently and not thrown; and suitable hand
protection like gloves, etc. shall be provided to the workmen wherever necessary.
 Board products (cement and gypsum) must be moved by a forklift or similar device,
They shall be lifted into position by two workmen, if necessary
 Placing it vertically on edge for an extended period may damage the edges can become
unstable if proper stacking and handling procedures are not followed.
 Workers must always be extremely careful when stacking or working in an area where
the board is stacked.
 Boards must be covered by waterproof cover and kept it dry, clean & flat surface &
prevent damages from moisture / direct sun heat.