This NEETRAC project benchmarked utility practices on inspections to identify and mitigate worker safety risks when entering/working in utility manholes/vaults. Sixteen members (15 U.S. members and 1 Canadian member) representing 31 operating companies that own more than 546,000 manholes/vaults participated in the study. The benchmarking topics include types of tests (atmospheric testing, thermal testing, and electrical testing), time of tests (entry and duration), technologies employed, and criteria used to identify atmospheric/thermal/electrical risks.
Notification for Those Accessing the NEETRAC Report
NEETRAC reports are proprietary and confidential to its members for internal use only except as provided in NEETRAC's Publication Policy. NRECA is making the reports and other NEETRAC information available to NRECA's members through permission by NEETRAC via our membership agreement.
By accessing (downloading/viewing) any NEETRAC report, the reader agrees to abide by the restrictions as to the use and sharing of information contained in said report. The reader acknowledges that the applicable restrictions are stipulated in the NEETRAC Bylaws along with the various Application Procedures as promulgated by the NEETRAC Management Board on a regular basis. These Bylaws and Applicable Procedures are posted on the member-restricted segment of the NEETRAC website. See neetrac.org and contact NEETRAC for more information.
