Workers work to repair a damaged water pipe on Botha Street in Elsburg.
The repair of the water pipe is taking up the width of Botha Street in Elsburg, with no warnings or safety markings this construction site poses a threat to both the public and the workers repairing the pipe.
The TLB (earthmover) collects the sand that has been scattered across Botha Street. Another important note, there is no flag person warning motorists of the TLB’s presence on the road, this is another requirement of the OHS Act (Operational Health and Safety Act).
Workers work to repair a damaged water pipe on Botha Street in Elsburg.
The TLB (earthmover) collects the sand that has been scattered
The sand pile created by the repair teams digging.
The sand pile created by the repair teams digging.
The TLB (earthmover) collects the sand that has been scattered
Residents of Elsburg are up in arms over a large hole that can only be described as a hazard.
The residents’ concerns were brought to the GCN’s attention on September 3, by Myrtle Botha, a resident whose car was damaged by a huge pile of unmarked sand left in Botha Street overnight.
The major concern is that the large hole and the accompanying sand have no safety barriers or safety markings of any kind to warn the public that it is there.
The repair of the water pipe is taking up the width of Botha Street in Elsburg, with no warnings or safety markings this construction site poses a threat to both the public and the workers repairing the pipe.
While the repair work on the pipe take place the hole, and its immediate surrounding area are considered a construction site, the site is required to follow safety procedures as set out in the Operational Health and Safety Act.
The TLB (earthmover) collects the sand that has been scattered across Botha Street. Another important note, there is no flag person warning motorists of the TLB’s presence on the road, this is another requirement of the OHS Act (Operational Health and Safety Act).
The Act states that the site must be clearly marked, to warn the public of the potential danger of the open hole and accompanying sand pose, and to create a safer work environment for the workers, working within the site, preventing accidents and incidences.
The residents of Elsburg are desperate for answers.
At the time of going to press, the metro had yet to comment on the matter.
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