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Planning and Safety Considerations for Trenchless Installation Methods 393

This chapter presented an overview of safety issues and discussed
various parameters that impact a safe trenchless installation. Many
federal, state, and local regulations are to be followed in a construc-
tion project. Trenchless installations are executed blindly, a thorough
utility locating is required to prevent strikes. Proper shaft and pit
planning for spacing and sizing is important for proper working of
the equipment. Good communication between the operator and other
personnel should be established. Contractors must conduct a risk
assessment study before start of the project and submit their safety
plan to the project owners. This chapter presented a detailed descrip-
tion of planning and safety considerations in trenchless projects.