Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2

4. Inspection Tools &
Access Equipment
When inspecting bridges the inspector always has to bring with
him different kinds of equipment. The necessary equipment
depends on the type of bridge to be inspected and the type of
in spection to be carried out.
Below there are lists which show examples of such equipment, but
the inspector always has to decide what equipment is necessary in
each speci fic case.
4.1 Inspection Tools
4.1.1 Personal/protective equipment
It is recommended that the inspector is supplied with the fo llowing
personal equipment:
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Boi ler suit
Insulal'ion sui t
Rain suit
Working gloves
Rubber boots/waders
Li fe-jacket
Figure 4. / - / Personal Equipmenl
In addition the inspector needs to be supplied with the following
personal protecti ve equipment:
Personal Safety Equipment
'" Helmet
'" Luminolls wai stcoat
'" Protective shoes
'" Goggles
'" Ear protection
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