IOSH forums home
»
Our public forums
»
OSH discussion forum
»
CAR06 Compliant method of repairing AC water pipe
Rank: Super forum user
|
Anyone out there willing to share an approved (Water Board and/or HSE) method for repair/joining underground asbestos cement waterpipe?
I'm hearing of people ( I won't say who's people) using stihl saws with water suppression to prepare for a splicing repair, which on the face of it seems fine, but is essentially contrary to the ethos of not attacking ACMs with power tools? I can see a practical and pragmatic solution here which is very similar to the HSE's preferred approach to cutting silica (slabs etc.), adding in a personal "wash-down" at the end of the task, excellent hygiene observance and the like. Any slurry containing asbestos fibres is going to remain in the hole in the ground and be back-filled.
I guess I'm looking for some authorative moral support here?
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
Fantastic response! Much appreciated.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
Ron, agree with document from Scottish Water. It is almost identical to that published by Northern Ireland Water. Power saws (even with water suppression) are not recommended, as asbestos fibres can quickly separate from water droplets at high speed / when airborne. Using hand saws is the most common method of cutting these types of pipe (Combined with low pressure pipe wetting).
Further guidance on working with asbestos cement is available in HSG 189/2 (free download).
Additionally, anyone working on potable water mains (including repairs) should hold the Water Hygiene Passport, issued by the Energy and Utilities Scheme Register (www.eusr.co.uk).
PH2
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
Also note that environmental law [with its environmental enforcers and not the HSE] comes in here as you are leaving contaminates and lechate behind you and you could be accused of deliberate contamination
I would recommend [without a full description of the job to hand] that wherever it is practicable the asbestos is totally removed or at best worked around e.g. Sleeved ---- It can be done but thought needs to be present plus the willingness to do things properly noting that both areas cost money. Additionally getting competent contractors is a pain
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
HSG189/2 appears to have been withdrawn.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
Ron,
I have PM'd you regarding this.
PH2
|
|
|
|
IOSH forums home
»
Our public forums
»
OSH discussion forum
»
CAR06 Compliant method of repairing AC water pipe
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.