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Backshoring vs. reshoring in drop head slab formwork systems — Overview

This bulletin gives a brief overview of drop head slab formwork systems, highlights the key differences between backshoring and reshoring, and outlines how to prevent overloading of reshoring systems.

See also: Detailed background

Publication Date: Sep 2019 File type: PDF (1 MB) Asset type: Safety Bulletin Reference: WS 2017-11