Excavation work undoubtedly plays a major role in what you or your team do on a day-to-day basis. This means at any time you could be digging near one of the many high pressure oil, gas or chemicals pipelines that run the length and breadth of the UK.
That’s why planning is the key to keeping yourself, your team and those working around you safe. A simple, FREE search for underground pipes and cables, will tell you all you need to know about the infrastructure network below your project, before you begin.
No construction work is usually permitted within the pipeline easement without permission from the pipeline operator. Further to this, if any planned work is within 50 metres of an oil, gas or chemicals pipelines you MUST call the operator first. There is no leeway on this. Some of these pipelines are less than 900mm, the length of a standard cricket bat, below the ground.
Don’t take the risk, contact the operator, and always search before you dig!
