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Municipal utility crew opening a manhole cover beside a service truck and traffic cones.

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A Safer Way to Open Access Covers

Opening an access cover is routine work — but routine doesn't mean low-risk. Covers can seat tightly from traffic impact, corrosion, debris, or seasonal freeze-thaw, and manual handling often forces crews to bend, twist, pry, or jerk a cover loose. Those motions strain the back, shoulders, wrists, and knees, and when a cover finally breaks free, it can shift suddenly — creating pinch points and putting workers close to an open hole on uneven, wet, or poorly lit ground.

Aug 17, 2026 · 8 min read Read article →

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