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Manhole Skirt Barrier
Manhole Skirt Barrier
Manhole Skirt Barrier
Manhole Skirt Barrier
Manhole Skirt Barrier

Confined Space Safety

Manhole Skirt Barrier

Skirt barrier to restrict access of manhole

Manhole Skirt Barrier restricts access to the manhole. The Manhole Skirt Barrier is ideal for securing the entrance / exit of large storage facilities, tanks or pipes.

* Minimum order quantity of 2 pcs
** LOTO optional 100 EUR / pc – 110 USD / pc – 90 GBP / pc

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146Irregular openingsLOTO ready100% recyclable

Skirt CS Barriers

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What is a manhole skirt barrier?

A manhole skirt barrier is the CableSafe barrier for non-round and non-square openings: irregular hatches, oval inspection ports and custom-cut access points that a standard cross or frame barrier cannot close. A continuous skirt around the perimeter seals the opening while the adjustable aluminium frame provides the OSHA-required warning signage and restricts confined-space entry. It stays in place in outdoor and high-traffic conditions and is available in seven size ranges.

For
Non-round and non-square openings
Standard
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 signage
Frame
Aluminium, powder-coated, 3M reflective tape
Adjustment
M16 feet, swivel base and ball joint
Sizes
25u201345 up to 170u2013200 cm
Options
Locks, Lockout-Tagout, 5 sign languages

Manhole Skirt Barrier restricts access to the manhole. A big advantage of the Manhole Skirt Barrier is that the safety barrier can be placed on non-round or non-square openings. This makes the Manhole Skirt Barrier more flexible over other manhole barriers. These Manhole Skirt Barriers are used by the largest oil and gas multinationals to secure their manholes during maintenance and installations proceedings. The Manhole Skirt Barrier is adjustable in length, is available in different sizes and prevents confined space entry. The protection barriers are made of robust materials. Besides that, the skirt barrier is easy to install. This safety barricading makes custom size possible and is produced in the Netherlands.

Industries served

  • Storage tanks and vessels
  • Refineries and petrochemical
  • Oval and irregular hatches
  • Turnarounds and inspections
  • Confined space safety

Specified in the contractor safety procedures of, among others:

  • Shell
  • BP
  • TotalEnergies
  • BASF
  • Equinor
  • INEOS
  • Heerema
  • Boskalis
  • LyondellBasell
  • Methanex

How the models differ

Specifications

The specification sheet for this article is being finalised. Ask us for the datasheet and we send it the same day.

Which size do I need?

Pick the hook by the heaviest single load it will carry, not by hose diameter alone. The static load in the table is the figure to work with; when the load is dynamic or shock-loaded, ask us to check the application first.

Frequently asked

Why choose the skirt barrier over a regular manhole barrier?

It is built specifically for non-round and non-square openings. The skirt seals around any shape, where a standard cross or frame barrier leaves gaps.

Is it OSHA compliant?

Yes. It provides the warning signage and physical access restriction required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 for permit-required confined spaces.

Which sizes are available?

Seven ranges from 25–45 cm to 170–200 cm, with a 15 cm sign on the two smallest and a 20 cm sign on the larger sizes. Signs in English, Dutch, French, Spanish and Italian.

Can it be locked?

Yes. Locks for easy handling and full Lockout-Tagout compatibility are available on request.

What surfaces does it work on?

Metal, wood, masonry, brick, polycarbonate, rubber and plastic — the adjustable feet and skirt adapt to the opening.

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