Heath Consultants Plunger Bars - Manual (Page 6)

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Things to Consider
• Some companies limit the maximum depth for bar holing (typically to 18 inches).
This minimizes the potential for injury and damage to the underground utilities.
• When bar holing to classify a leak, our primary focus is the migration of the
gas to underground and above ground structures and buildings; we are not
pinpointing the leak for repair. Please follow your utility
’s procedure for
pinpointing and classifying leaks.
• How to carry the bar: the most practical way to carry
the bar is to place the handle on the ground, grasp the
handle ab
out 6” to 8” from the bottom of the handle,
then rest the rod on your shoulder, the bar should be
upside- down at this point. Make certain you grasp the
rod securely and far enough down so that your hand
does not get pinched between the rod and the handle.
By doing this, you have the bar parallel and to one side
of your body, where you can control it. Do not place the
handle over your shoulder with rod behind you. You will
be unable to watch it, and you run the risk of injuring
someone around you.
Conclusion
• Safety is paramount when using the Heath Consultants
Incorporated Plunger Bar.
• Review your company’s written procedures regarding required PPE, placement
of bar holes and maximum bar hole depth.