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Rehabilitation of underground pipes and subterranean confined spaces through a process known as CIPP or "cured in place piping" is quickly gaining momentum around the world. Water, sewer, gas, and chemical pipelines and other subterranean systems with difficult accessibility can now be cleaned and resealed without digging up the entire system. CIPP creates a pipe within a pipe and can be used in a system with as little as a 4 in. diameter. Much larger pipes, over 100 inches, can also be …

Confined space entry requires a method of extraction for the entrant if they become incapacitated. Often this requirement is met by erecting a tripod over the entry point. At Pksafety.com we offer two types of tripods, and people generally choose one or the other depending on how often they will be using them. The less expensive model is the AK105A 8 ft. tripod. It's great for occasional use, and is lightweight and easy to assemble. One drawback is that the Protecta AK …