BS 5573:1978
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Code of practice for safety precautions in the construction of large diameter boreholes for piling and other purposes
Hardcopy , PDF
15-03-1996
English
30-06-1978
Foreword
Code drafting committee
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Exchange of information
4.1 Site investigation
4.2 Related codes
5. Precautions during construction
5.1 General precautions
5.2 Surface equipment and attendance
5.3 Minimum size of hole for access
5.4 Lining through water-bearing and unstable over-
burden
5.5 Collapse of hole
5.6 Descent of unlined holes
5.7 Provisions of loose safety lining and other
protection
5.8 Means of access
5.9 Rescue
6. Equipment
6.1 British Standards
6.2 Regulations
6.3 Conveyance for personnel
6.4 Muck skip
6.5 Illumination at the surface
6.6 Illumination in the hole
6.7 Detection of gases
6.8 Safety helmets, harnesses and rescue lines
6.9 Breathing apparatus
6.10 First-aid kit
7. Ventilation, gas hazards, symptoms and effects
7.1 Ventilation
7.2 General precautions
7.3 Presence of gas in the holes
Table
1. Dangerous atmospheres
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