A Practical Guide For Underground Services Location and CCTV Drainage Surveys

Health & Safety

The tracing and filming of Underground Services is a dangerous occupation. For this reason safety measures have to be established in order to protect staff and clients’ interest.

Confined Spaces: No member of our staff is allowed in confined spaces above one metre deep unless certificated to do so, and only then if all correct safety measures are in place. This often requires additional staffing in order to facilitate the correct escape procedures from confined spaces.

Gas: Prior to, and during entry, into a confined space the air is monitored for dangerous gases using an approved gas detector. If gas is found it will be necessary to vent the chamber/pipe/sewer prior to carrying out work. If this is necessary, work will have to be suspended.

Traffic and Pedestrian Management: For minor roads and pedestrian areas we would facilitate all safety measures after carrying out a Risk Assessment. The safety measures would be put in place by Laser Surveys staff who have City & Guilds Monitoring, Signing, Lighting & Guarding - Chapter 8. On major highways, motorways etc., where “coning off” or a” rolling road” is required, traffic management would be sub-contracted to a specialist company.

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