Lamination works ongoing in a manhole approximately 2.5mtrs in depth.  Suitable access is not provided to the manhole area in the trench, confined space permits not issued, suitable PPE not provided, preentry gas monitoring not conducted and continous gas monitoring while personnel are present in the confined space is not being performed (DGS Pump Station).  A atmospheric test was conducted and H2S levels of 3.9ppm was recorde while a worker was present inside the confined space.  The Engineer was advised that the Contractor's Site Engineer instructed the workers to enter the confined space and confirmed that necessary permits and procedures are not required to be followed for such work activity.
Hazard category: Confined Spaces