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Posted By Cormac
Can anyone help me with a risk assessment for working in and over manholes.
Many thanks
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Posted By Mart
Look at things like ; means of escape and rescue. Use of harnesses and winches. PPE, Hygiene facilities. Toxic gas or oxygen deficiency. You'll need to develop a specific confined spaces plan including a permit to work system.
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Posted By Cormac
Thanks Mart, much obliged.
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Posted By Helen C
Hi there, If you're still stuck on this one I'd be happy to give you a hand over the phone.
Helen CSTS Ltd
01925 244144.
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Posted By GaryN
You will also need to consider...
The location of the manhole - is it in the highway? is traffic management needed?
Is it on a factory/industrial site? This may introduce hazards such as industrial waste being introduced upstream.
How deep is the manhole?
Are there step irons present? Are they in good condition?
Are there any machines etc in there (for example screens)
What is the potential for being washed downstream - Depth of water & flow rate and pipe size?
What hazards are you going to introduce? Any tools etc.
Communication between the surface & in the manhole
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Posted By naomi
Cormac
I have sent you a risk assessment hope it helps.
Naomi
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Posted By naomi
Sorry cormac, I can't access your email address, if you send me an email i'll reply with the risk assessment attached.
Naomi
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Posted By garyh
Don't forget the need for physical barriers (not tape!) around the manhole if possible before it is lifted.
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