PIPE AND MANHOLE LIFTING SOLUTIONS A SITE GUIDE FOR CONTRACTORS CONCRETE PIPELINE SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION CPM GROUP │ FP MCCANN │ STANTON BONNA │MILTON PRECAST Loading and offloading of vehicles is an activity where considerable Health & Safety guidance and care is needed. It is reported that more than 75% of major fall-from-vehicle incidents occur during loading and unloading activities. The Health and Safety Executive estimated in 2004/05 that the human and economic cost of reported fall from-vehicle incidents was over £36.5 million. Members of CPSA have been active in developing innovative product handling and installation equipment that limits the need for operatives working at height on the back of vehicles during loading and offloading and helps improve the safety, ease, speed, cost and efficiency of product handling and installation. This Site Guide for Contractors provides information on suitable products for lifting and installing concrete drainage products with safety and site productivity in mind. The guide highlights three main pieces of equipment: The Concrete Pipe Lifter and Probst’s SVZ and RKIII Manhole Li

| concrete pipeline systems association Concrete Pipe Lifter The Concrete Pipe Lifter is an ingenious, simple-to-use system designed to improve site safety and increase efficiency during the lifting and installation of precast concrete pipes. It is connected to an excavator via a quick hitch attachment and uses no motorised parts making it easy to maintain. It can be used to lift concrete pipes up to DN1200. • Up to 50% reduction in installation time • No operative required to work at height during offloading • Ground workers not required in trench during installation • Reduced costs through...

Maintenance • Only use recommended lock nuts and ensure that all bolts are properly secured. • Apply grease through the grease nipples only. • Check rubber elements regularly for damage. If damage occurs, replace with approved new parts. • Always check the Pipe Lifter before and after use for damage. • Suitable for all precast concrete pipes to BS 5911 -1 and BS EN 1916 in the size range DN300 -DN1200. • Tested S.W.L. 3700 kg. • Maximum length 2500 mm. • Pipe Lifter weight approx. 600 kg. • Available from various suppliers including CPSA members (See the last page). SVZ UNI / RKIII Manhole Lifters...

cpsao | concrete pipeline systems association For the SVZ UNI lifter, adaptors are required to lift DN1800 chamber rings. • The Manhole Lifter is capable of handling chamber rings 250mm to 1000mm in depth. Pipe and Manhole Lifter contacts Pipe lifters available to buy from - MGF Ltd. Tel: 01942 402700. www.mgf.ltd.uk - Probst Handling. Tel: 01939 235 325 email [email protected] Probst Handling Equipment, Unit C12, Wem Industrial Estate, Wem, Shropshire. SY4 5SD - Klepp Mek AS. Tel: +47 51 788750. www.kleppmek.no Pipe Lifters available to hire from - MGF Ltd. Tel: 01942 402700....