Title: Demonstrate the safe setting and anchoring of trusses by hand or by crane.
Course: Carpentry III (17003-III) > Section: Installing Trusses

Description should include

- selecting the truss
- using safe lifting techniques
- positioning the truss, according to the layout on the double-top plate
- anchoring with the appropriate fasteners
- maintaining centers
- bracing temporarily to prepare for sheathing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What safety concerns are associated with setting trusses?
- What things can a worker do to protect himself/herself when setting trusses?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

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