The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-starts-advanced-casualty-and-emergency-services-at-nair-hospital-23639569" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)</a> is set to test a new 'Manhole Rail Guard' designed to improve safety for both the public and civic workers during manhole maintenance.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde) and Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar inspected the prototype at the BMC headquarters on Monday.
Several corporators were also present during the demonstration.
The square-shaped Manhole Rail Guard has been developed by an organisation to create a safer working area around open manholes during maintenance and repair work.
The safety barrier is intended to prevent pedestrians and vehicles from accidentally approaching open manholes while also providing better protection for <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-to-form-expert-panel-after-827-tree-collapses-this-monsoon-23639452" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">municipal workers</a> carrying out repairs.
<h2>Officials suggest improvements</h2>
After reviewing the prototype, Tawde and Bangar suggested several improvements before wider implementation.
The recommendations included:
A collapsible design so the guard can be adjusted to fit different manhole sizes. Reflective strips to improve visibility at night. Flashing warning lights for <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-introduces-whatsapp-chatbot-for-manhole-complaints-during-monsoon-23639195" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">better safety in low-light conditions</a>. Other design refinements to enhance ease of use and effectiveness. Pilot Project in L Ward
The prototype will now be tested on a pilot basis in Mumbai's L Ward.
Officials said the trial will help assess how the device performs under real working conditions. Feedback from municipal staff, engineers and residents, along with technical observations, will be used to refine the design.
<h2>Wider roll-out to be considered</h2>
The Manhole Rail Guard measures approximately one metre in height and 1.5 metres in both length and width. It is available in two weight options&mdash;80 kg and 225 kg&mdash;to suit different operational requirements.
Following the pilot project, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/road-concreting-halves-pothole-complaints-this-monsoon-says-bmc-23638893" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">BMC will review the results before deciding</a> whether the safety device should be introduced across all administrative wards in Mumbai.
The civic body said the initiative is aimed at strengthening public safety while improving working conditions for employees involved in manhole maintenance.

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