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Avoiding danger from underground services

Avoiding danger from underground services
Date of publication:
2000
ISBN:
9780717617449
Series code:
hsg47
Price:
£7.50
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Outlines unseen dangers arising from working near underground services – with guidance advice on risk reduction, especially concerning ground penetration or below surface operations.

Applicable both to those involved with the running of underground services as well as those concerned with planning, organising and supervising work. Encompassing projects by, or for, major utilities, it also considers general road, construction and demolition work. Includes precautions for specific services and first-aid considerations.


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