Manholes
Ensuring safety in and around manholes involves understanding confined space entry procedures, using proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and following safety protocols. This safety topic for construction workers reviews the characteristics of a permit-required confined space, scenarios that cause the most manhole incidents, required PPE for manhole work, actions to take before entering a manhole, and how to stay safe while working in a manhole.
Long Version - 6 pages
Short Version - 2 pages
Sign-in Sheet
Quiz and Answer Sheet
Fast Version - 1 page
Sign-in Sheet
Permit-Required Confined Spaces Checklist
Manholes, Construction
Blank Sign-in Sheet
Resources & References
Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic that reviews the characteristics of a permit-required confined space, scenarios that cause the most manhole incidents, required PPE for manhole work, actions to take before entering a manhole, and how construction workers can stay safe while working in a manhole.
