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Safety Precautions and Procedures for the Construction and Descent of Machine-Bored Shafts for Piling and Other Purposes
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BS 8008:1996+A1:2008 is a standard that provides guidance and safety precautions for the construction and descent of machine-bored shafts for piling and other purposes. Specifically, the standard focuses on the procedures and precautions that need to be followed when lowering personnel into shafts that have a diameter greater than 750 mm.
The standard aims to ensure the safety of workers involved in the construction and maintenance of these shafts. It provides guidelines on the necessary safety equipment and measures that should be implemented to protect personnel during the descent process.
This standard is important as machine-bored shafts can be complex and risky environments, with potential hazards such as confined spaces, unstable ground conditions, and the use of heavy machinery. By following the procedures outlined in BS 8008:1996+A1:2008, construction companies can minimize the risks associated with working in these environments and ensure the well-being of their workers.
| Descriptors | Foundations, Restraint systems (protective), Safety harnesses, Trenches, Hoists, Hazards, Access, Rescue, Toxic materials, Lifting equipment, Underground, Rescue equipment, Barriers, Earthworks, Hoisting cages, Occupational safety, Air compressors, Pile foundations, Safety engineering, Communication equipment, Construction operations, Accident prevention, Emergency measures, Dangerous materials, Lighting systems, Passenger hoists, Training, Breathing apparatus, Safety measures, Construction workers, Industrial accidents, Personnel, Guard rails, Working conditions (physical), Site investigations, Construction equipment, Piling |
| ICS Codes | 13.100 - Occupational safety. Industrial hygiene 93.020 - Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works |
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 978 0 580 63663 9 |
| File Size | 686.1 KB |
