Severn Trent Water Fibrelite Supply Severn Trent Water with Safe Alternative to Failing Hinged Covers Maintenance free and no mechanical parts: Fibrelite’s FM45 Composite Trench Panels Dangerous Heavy Metal Covers with Failing Fall-Restraints A combination of failing fall-restraints and cover segments weighing in excess of 70kg made the Health and Safety risks unacceptable for Severn Trent Water on this Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) site. With RIDDOR statistics attributing over half of injuries (resulting in absence from work) to manual handling it’s logical that reducing hazards in this area is a priority for UK water companies. Following research into various alternatives, Severn Trent Water saw Fibrelite as the preferred partner to help eliminate on-site dangers associated with manhol

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