Code of practice for avoiding danger from underground services
Publication Year
2016
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Practical guidance for compliance with safety, health and welfare legislation to ensure that adequate precautions are taken in any excavation, shaft, earthwork, underground works or tunnel to avoid risk to persons at work arising from possible underground dangers.
Document History
Supersedes 2010 edition. This Code of Practice is a result of a joint initiative between the Health and Safety Authority, Construction Industry Federation, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, key utility companies/service providers and local authorities that are involved in the provision and maintenance of vital underground services.
ISBN
9781844962266
Publisher Information
Health and Safety Authority
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is the national statutory body responsible for enforcing occupational safety and health law, promoting and encouraging accident prevention, and providing information and advice to all companies, organisations and individuals.
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Dublin 1
HSA
Ireland
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Tel: +353 1 614 7000
