When working underground, preventing accidents should be your top priority. Mishaps happen, but work site safety could be the difference between a minor slow down and a catastrophe. Taking safety precautions can prevent a number of accidents from occurring, but when your own safety is out of your control, trust in reliable and durable tools is essential. Of all the potential dangers, there’s no excuse for shoddy tools to be among them. Tools become an extension of your body, like a new limb, and relying on faulty equipment could have fatal consequences.
When building telecommunications networks, every second counts. Delays can cost contractors significant dollars, and damage professional reputations. These reasons are what drive GMP to manufacture high quality equipment with the worker in mind. Technicians and contractors can rely on GMP tools to go the distance.
Here’s our list of underground equipment to ensure a safe and productive day under the manhole. All products can be found on the GMP website.
1) The E-Z Lift Cover Lifter – The tool of choice by major telecoms for removing and replacing manhole and pull box lids. The built-in mechanical advantage allows you to remove even the most firmly embedded cover, while letting the lifter – not your back – do the work. In addition, GMP offers several other cover lifter designs. See our full range at http://www.gmptools.com/nf/index_underground.htm
2) Steel Manhole Guard Rail – This high-quality barrier helps protect field crews when working in and around open manholes. Each guard has a durable, bright yellow finish for extra safety.
3) Mud Bucket – The fastest way to clear a manhole vault of mud and silt that can’t be cleared by a pump. MIG-welded aluminum articulating bucket catches up to 5 quarts in a single catch with 9 ft. handles.
4) Submersible Pumps – Our pumps are ideal for dewatering construction sites or for all-around use in industrial plants and utilities. They have a slim-line design, enabling the operator to easily fit them into casings as small as 8″ (203 mm) in diameter. Top discharge also provides maximum motor cooling for continuous duty applications.
5) High quality ventilators to supply continuous fresh air circulation for ventilation of manholes and other confined work spaces.
6) Adjustable Manhole Shield – This one tool will give you additional safety when working around manhole openings ranging from 24 in. (610mm) to 38 in. (970mm) in diameter. It provides a barrier to prevent items on the surface such as tools or supplies from accidentally falling down onto workers below. Its cast aluminum clamps let you adjust fit all manhole frames within its diameter range.
7) Cable Bending Tool – This highly versatile cable bender will help you create bends in cable up to 3½ in. (89mm) when you’re setting up cables in cable vaults. The two bronze saddles and seven position handle let you get the bend you need even when working in tight quarters.
If you’re headed beneath a manhole in the near future, GMP has a suite of tools and equipment that are ensured reliable. The importance of consistent tools is paramount to ensure crew safety and a successful workday. A technician is only as good as their tools, which is why GMP takes great pride in our line of tools that set the standard for durability and reliability
Since our founding in 1936, GMP has stood as a leader of telecom engineering, and has pioneered technologies that are safer and more effective in constructing the nation’s vast communications and power distribution grids. To discover more essential tools for your toolbox, visit us today at gmptools.com or call us at 215-357-5500.
