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Kiowa council approves up to $7,500 for manhole safety equipment
Summary
Council authorized purchase of manhole safety gear — including harnesses, a tripod, monitors, sniffers and a wenchline — not to exceed $7,500 to improve worker safety during confined-space operations. Vote carried 5-0.
Chief Wilson reported the town needs updated safety equipment for manhole work, listing items such as safety harnesses, a tripod, personal monitors, sniffers and a wenchline.
On a motion by T.S. Barker, seconded by J. Ray, the council approved the purchase of required manhole safety equipment in an amount not to exceed $7,500; the motion carried with all five members voting in favor.
Council included the expenditure to address workplace safety concerns for Maintenance employees engaged in confined-space entry and manhole repairs.
