Construction Health and Safety Manual E18 Overhead and underground services (including June 2015 amendment)

Publication Year

2014

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Outlines safety considerations that should be applied to overhead power lines during site planning. Addresses establishing a safe system of work when working near underground services, particularly in relation to the avoidance of danger from buried electricity cables and gas pipes through pinpointing their location and safe digging practice.

Document History

Volume E, Section 18 was previously known as CSM Section 20 - Overhead and underground services. Original section publication date - 1979. Whole section revised June 2014. Includes amendment issued: June 2015.

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