Lunch & Learn

As an Engineers Ireland registered Training Provider, we offer CPD approved Lunch & Learn seminars, available both in person and online.

These sessions are designed for those responsible for specifying and approving Access Solutions across all networks. Our aim is to advise consultants, local authority engineers, and utility providers on industry standards and product innovations related to road furniture.

OPTION 1 : ACCESS SOLUTIONS FOR CRITICAL ENTITIES
Guidance on specifying multi material options for underground networks

How to optimise safety, accessibility and security for a risk adverse approach to manhole cover specification
     - Outlining ergonomic and safety features on ductile iron, steel and composite ranges
     - New product innovations to deliver resilient solutions

Evolution of Access solutions to Composite material and compliance to EN 124-5:2015
     - Explaining testing and performance requirements of the standard

Project references Ireland and EMEA
     - Featuring multi material solutions for Telecom, Water, Power and Municipal applications
     - Specification requirements for Water networks in Ireland
     - Customisation of product for Public Realm projects

Sustainability & Circular economy goals
     - Product EPDs and environment led choices for transportation, communication and drainage networks.

OPTION 2 : ACCESS SOLUTIONS FOR WATER NETWORKS
Guidance on conformance to Uisce Éireann Quality Alert for Access Covers in Pump Stations

To address knowledge gaps and to deal with requests from Project Designers and Contractors, we have prepared a
workshop on specifying and approving compliant access solutions per UE’s technical documents – TEC 300 and
TEC 600 – for higher security critical sites.

Topics discussed :

• How compliance with EN 124-3:2015 (for openings up to 1m x 1m) and BS 9124 (for openings over 1m x 1m) optimizes safety and accessibility for steel access covers.
• Key safety improvements in EN 124-3:2015 including Unpolished Skid Resistant Values (USRV), Polished Slip Resistance Values (PSRV) and Mandatory markings required for compliance.
• Why requesting Drop Test and Load Test Reports from manufacturers ensures operator and public safety post installation.
• Requesting independent, third-party certification for BS 9124 and EN 124-3:2015 – to mitigate against variances in quality and performance and to guarantee a high factor of safety for O & M teams.
  
• LPCB accredited, Security Rated 3 & 4 access covers and vent caps in line with UE TEC 600 specification.
  
• Product innovations and composite access solutions for resilient, sustainable asset protection