BS 5573:1978

Foreword
Code drafting committee
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Exchange of information
4.1 Site investigation
4.2 Related codes
5. Precautions during construction
5.1 General precautions
5.2 Surface equipment and attendance
5.3 Minimum size of hole for access
5.4 Lining through water-bearing and unstable over-
     burden
5.5 Collapse of hole
5.6 Descent of unlined holes
5.7 Provisions of loose safety lining and other
     protection
5.8 Means of access
5.9 Rescue
6. Equipment
6.1 British Standards
6.2 Regulations
6.3 Conveyance for personnel
6.4 Muck skip
6.5 Illumination at the surface
6.6 Illumination in the hole
6.7 Detection of gases
6.8 Safety helmets, harnesses and rescue lines
6.9 Breathing apparatus
6.10 First-aid kit
7. Ventilation, gas hazards, symptoms and effects
7.1 Ventilation
7.2 General precautions
7.3 Presence of gas in the holes
Table
1. Dangerous atmospheres

Draws attention to the regulations applicable to boreholes and gives recommendations to minimize the possibility of accidents occurring with particular emphasis on the causes, detection, effects and eradication of dangerous atmospheres.