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Emergency Procedures
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING MANUAL
You must know what to do in the event of an emergency;
■ In the event of FIRE
• The alarm sounds like a high pitched ringing siren.
• Evacuate the building by the nearest exit. Leave all belongings.
• Do not attempt to tackle the fire unless you can use the equipment and your life is in no danger.
• Muster at the designated Muster Point.
■ If you need First Aid
• See your trainer and he will locate a first aider.
• If a serious accident has occurred and you need to call an ambulance dial 9999.
■ If someone suffers an electric shock
• Isolate yourself.
• Switch off the power.
• Seek a first aider.
Issues when Working with Compressed Air
Pressurised air must be treated with great respect and care
• Ensure all fittings and m/d ends are free from contamination before making connections.
• Ensure all fittings are approved by Emtelle.
• Ensure all fittings about to be pressurised are secure.
• Ensure m/ds are not cut or damaged before pressurisation.
• Do not put exhaust m/ds or fittings near the face.
• Do not disconnect hoses, open blow heads or closures etc until depressurised.
• Never fool around with air jets, they can be dangerous.
• Never exceed 15 bar pressure for external m/d products or 10 bar pressure for internal m/d products.
Safety When Working in Manholes and Access Chambers
It is important that safety precautions are taken whenever working in ‘deep’ manholes, both for those directly involved, and the general public in the
vicinity.
It is never safe to assume that the ‘air’ below the lid you lift is normal air as in the street. Many underground gases can seep into chambers and pits
and make the air unbreathable or even explosive.
Hazards
■ Physical matters as previously discussed.
■ Water-filled manholes.
• Water filled manholes should be pumped out. There may be a legal / local requirement to dispose of this water so check with the local authority.
■ Asphyxiating gas presence or lack of oxygen.
■ Explosive or flammable gas presence.
■ First Aid and illness.
• Manholes and sub-ground cavities can contain contaminated water. Cuts etc incurred shall be disinfected and treated without delay. Flu-like
symptoms could indicate ‘rat flu’ from infected rat urine. This is a serious condition; explain the full circumstances to a doctor without delay.
• Be prepared to carry out resuscitation or first-aid if someone becomes unconscious.
The Site Manager
In general, the manholes are the responsibility of the site manager, and we work to his authority. It is therefore normal that safe working practices
and equipment be the responsibility of that manager. He should advise Emtelle employees of the equipment and procedures to be used. Otherwise,
Emtelle employees should REQUEST such aid before beginning work. Equipment on loan to Emtelle shall be verified as in good order, complete,
calibrated etc.
EMTELLE EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT IGNORE CORRECT MANHOLE SAFETY PROCEDURES
“This document is intended as a guide only. Whilst the information it contains is believed to be correct, Emtelle can take no responsibility for actions taken based on the information contained in this document. Emtelle reserves the
right to make changes to this document without notice. All sales of product are subject to Emtelle’s terms and conditions of sale only, which can be found on Emtelle’s website.”
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