BS 8008:1996+A1:2008

This standard BS 8008:1996+A1:2008 Safety precautions and procedures for the construction and descent of machine-bored shafts for piling and other purposes is classified in these ICS categories:

• 93.020 Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works
• 13.100 Occupational safety. Industrial hygiene

This British Standard provides guidance on the safety precautions and procedures involved where it is required to lower personnel into a shaft that is machine bored and not less than 750 mm in diameter. It does not cover the descent of hand-dug shafts lined progressively as excavation proceeds, !for which reference ought to be made to BS 6164".

Guidance on safety and procedures to be taken where it is required to lower personnel into a shaft greater than 750 mm diameter.