Caswick Training

CPD Seminar Synopsis

Seminar Title: Essential things to know about manhole steps and ladders for safe access into – and out of – confined spaces.

• Manhole steps, ladders and associated access systems perform a safety critical function.
• They help to ensure that entry and escape from confined spaces can take place without the risk of injury or personal harm.
• Numerous Regulations, Standards and industry specifications exist to safeguard adequate performance of components and assemblies and to protect individuals.

This CPD presentation is designed to:

1. Identify the relevant legislation and Standards
2. Improve awareness of the products and systems available and to understand differences in quality and performance
3. Provide an opportunity for designers, asset owners and maintenance operatives to make entry into and escape from manholes as safe and reliable as possible over the lifetime of the asset