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TGN Online is a web-based version of the Technical Guidance Notes (TGN) Manual which has been developed since 2006. Our TGN are in continuous development based on industry changes, product updates and FAQ, creating the most comprehensive guidance on Health & Safety, design, installation, fall arrest systems, floor & roof deck, stud welding & concrete slabs using metal decking. The content for both the Manual and Online versions are Identical.

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Changes and Updates:-

2018/08/14 ____ Extensively updated to include changed to TR50 and R51+ (throughout)

2017/11/14 ____ 9.2 - Pack size and sheet length limits Table 9.2b updated

2017/08/09 ____ 5.6 - Forming service holes Table 5.6a added

2017/08/09 ____ 8.18 - Forming openings New Section added

2017/08/09 ____ 9.3 - Offloading, hoisting and storage Paragraph and Fig 9.3a added

2017/04/18 ____ 5.4 - Moving concentrated loads updated with additional sub-section 5.4.2 Typical plant that can be used on the slab during construction