Description
The Manhole Skirt Barrier is a manhole barrier in the CableSafe range designed for non-round and non-square openings. Where standard barriers struggle with irregularly shaped manholes, the skirt design adapts to the opening shape and seals the access route with a continuous skirt around the perimeter.
Used by major oil and gas multinationals to secure manholes during maintenance and installation, the Skirt Barrier restricts confined-space entry, provides OSHA-required warning signage, and stays firmly in place even in outdoor and high-traffic conditions.
Signs & Sizes
Manhole Skirt Barrier is supplied with a safety sign. We have three different options. Sign 2 is available in NL (Dutch), FR (French), GB (English), ESP (Spanish) and IT (Italian)
Available sizes
Sign 15 cm round reflective
Sign 20 cm round reflective
- 64-83 cm
- 83-112 cm
- 112-141 cm
- 141-170 cm
- 170-200 cm
Lock Optional
Locks can be provided on request for easy handling and/or locking of the confined space protection barrier. Available with Lockout Tagout.
How Not To Do It
CableSafe Confined Space Safety products significantly reduce accidents in confined spaces. According to OSHA, confined space work is one of the leading causes for occupational fatalities in the U.S.
We see that in some cases alternative solutions are chosen (see image below). Unofficial / improvised solutions are never as good and reliable as CableSafe Confined Space Safety products. We would always recommend the use of official Confined Space products for confined space safety like protection barriers.
Social Return
Social Return is an important aspect for CableSafe. This is how the production of our Manhole Skirt Barrier is done as much as possible in sheltered workshops. These places are mainly staffed by skilled professionals with a disability or distance from the labor market. We want to give people with a distance to the labor market a chance to reintegrate into our society, and to upgrade them in a creative way.
We created a safe workplace for people who cannot find a job in the labor market. We offer a variety of learning tracks which correspond with the demands in the labor market. We guide and accompany around 40 people with safe and appropriate work. Most of these workers are employed in this safe environment but there are also some workers who get sent out to other employers.
In doing so, we strive to achieve the maximum possible socio-economic return.
Differences in work, age, ethnicity, character, dreams and hobbies. This is crucial for the organization. These differences and talents are all what makes us connected. Together, we can ensure that everyone who needs us can participate in society.
FAQ
The safety of personnel is of utmost importance. That is why it is crucial to use manhole barriers. Here you can read about some common questions about our Manhole Skirt Barrier and their answers.
What is a manhole?
A manhole is an access point to sewers, boilers, tanks, or other enclosed systems, used for inspection and maintenance. When opened during work, it becomes one of the most serious workplace hazards on site.
Why use a manhole barrier?
An open manhole — whether in a wall, floor, or platform — is a fall hazard and an unauthorised confined-space entry risk per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146.
Why choose the Skirt Barrier over a regular manhole barrier?
The Skirt Barrier is built specifically for non-round and non-square openings — irregular hatches, oval inspection ports, custom-cut access points. A standard cross or frame barrier cannot adapt to those shapes.
Is it OSHA-compliant?
Yes. The Skirt Barrier provides the warning signage and physical access restriction required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146.
How do I choose the right size?
Measure the longest dimension of your manhole opening. We supply five adjustable size ranges from 25 cm to 141 cm.
