Safety is very important aspect while using the Utility Locating Equipment. Some of the safety aspects are listed here under; please through them before and after the use.
The Basics
Interpreting the Information Provided by the Locator
ALWAYS DIG CAREFULLY!!!
Health & Safety: Using, Maintaining and Handling Sewer Camera Systems and Sondes
This is an important HEALTH & SAFETY WARNING regarding the precautions that should be taken by those employees and/or users involved in the use, maintenance or storage or handling of CCTV inspection systems (sewer cameras), Sondes and other products used in or around sewers and drains. This document is intended as primarily for employees of GIC and its affiliates - however it is a good guide for companies with no policy. If your company has a policy, or there is applicable National, Federal, state or local laws, guidelines, recommendations or recommendations by professional organizations please adhere to those.
People Effected
People involved in the following activities:
Risks
Sewers, drains and equipment used within them represent a considerable risk of infection, from a wide range of diseases carried by or associated with human or animal waste products. They include but are not limited to:
Transmission
These diseases are generally transmitted by:
Defence
The best defence against infection is as follows:
Personal Hygiene
Inoculations
GIC advises that all Users and people involved in the handling and maintenance of sewer cameras and Sondes have as a minimum the following inoculations (mandatory for GIC employees)
PLEASE NOTE - Employees at risk that work in Indian markets and must also be inoculated against Polio.
PLEASE NOTE - Always check for any specific risks in the areas that you travel, risks can be associated with the "season" or specific region. If in doubt get inoculated and advise us (> safety@gicgroup.co.in <)
PLEASE NOTE - There are risks associated with some inoculations/vaccines. If in doubt regarding the management of the health & safety risk and that of the risk of vaccines - should be discussed with a medical professional.
Equipment
The best form of defence against infection is not to come in contact with the contaminated material. Always:
Work Practice
Much of this is covered by the Personal Hygiene and Equipment sections, however these addition actions must be followed:
PLEASE NOTE - If you see or perceive a risk that has not been identified or has not been covered by this document please advise by email to > safety@gicgroup.co.in <
Much of the information in this document originated from "Guidance on the health hazards of work involving exposure to sewage in the water industry" published by "Water, UK". Other useful sources of information are < http://www.water.org.uk/ > and
< http://www.hse.gov.uk > Priced or free publications are available from < www.hsebooks.com.>
Batteries & Environmental Safety
Vivax-Metrotech products use three types of batteries:
Alkaline Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries - Nickel Metal Hydride and/or Lithium Ion
General Rules Regarding Disposal of Batteries
REMEMBER - BATTERIES CONTAIN DANGEROUS CHEMICALS; CAN BE AFFECTED BY MANY THINGS SUCH AS WATER INGRESS OR HEAT - IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES THEY CAN EXPLODE. THEY ALSO CAN CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCKS!
Technical Supports:
For technical supports, please contact us by e-mail at supports@gicgroup.co.in or, by calling us on+91-120-2842077. To receive immediate information on any of our products, complete the Request More Information form found on our Contact Us page.
Ordering Information:
For ordering, please contact us by e-mail at sales@gicgroup.co.in
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