| Document ID (ISN) | 63371 |
| CIS number |
94-1958 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-477-03541-8 |
| Year |
1994 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Guide for safety with underground services |
| Bibliographic information |
Occupational Safety and Health Service, Department of Labour, P.O. Box 3705, Wellington, New Zealand, May 1994. 70p. Illus. 11 ref. |
| Abstract |
This guide outlines the dangers associated with work near underground services and gives advice on how to reduce these dangers. Contents: dangers of electricity cables, gas pipes, liquid petroleum services, oil pipelines, water pipes, sewers and telecommunication cables; safe systems of work; plans; cable and pipe locating devices; safe digging practices; safe systems of work for trenchless methods; new housing developments; installation of new services near existing services; demolition sites. Appendices include legislation and first aid. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
New Zealand; electricity; fire hazards; telecommunications equipment; gas distribution; underground cables; water and sanitation services; mechanical hazards; piping |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
trenching and excavating; demolition; first aid; safe working methods; safety guides; cable detectors; permits-to-work; supply of information; legislation |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | New Zealand |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Compressed gases and pressure vessels
Power generation and distribution
Fires
Electricity
Water and sanitation services
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