Carters ShockSafe No.2 Insulated Square Mouth Shovel - BS8020 Certified

Product Name

Carters ShockSafe No.2 Insulated Square Mouth Shovel - BS8020 Certified

Overview

This insulated No.2 square mouth shovel is designed for excavation and material handling where there is a risk of contact with live underground electrical services. Built for utility and groundworks use, it combines a solid forged blade with an insulated shaft for safer trench work and backfilling near cable routes.

Key Features & Benefits

• Solid forged No.2 square mouth blade supports controlled digging, trench shaping, and backfilling.
• Fully insulated Polyfibre shaft with high-visibility orange safety grip for site handling.
• Blade size 10" x 12.5" suited to loose material movement and reinstatement work.
• Individually flash tested to 10,000V and printed with a unique traceability number.
• Conforms to BS8020:2011 for working on or near live cable and track systems.

Installation & Applications

Use for excavation, trenching, and backfilling in areas where live electrical cables may be present. Typical applications include utilities installation and maintenance, cable route preparation, and controlled hand digging around buried services as part of safe digging practices.

• Utility and civils excavation near buried electrical services
• Trenching and reinstatement work in service corridors
• Controlled hand digging around cable routes
• General groundworks where insulated tools are specified

Who Is This For?

• Electrical contractors and utility installation teams
• Civil engineering and infrastructure maintenance crews
• Groundworks operatives working near buried power lines
• Procurement teams sourcing BS8020:2011 insulated hand tools

Competitive Advantages

Certified insulation combined with a traditional No.2 square mouth profile supports safer digging and material control when working around live services, without compromising on blade strength for daily site use.

Why CMT Group?

This insulated shovel is supplied to support safer excavation where hand tools are required near live electrical infrastructure and cable routes.

• Trade-ready tools selected for demanding industrial environments.
• Clear compatibility guidance across strapping components.
• Bulk and project supply support for procurement teams.
• Fast dispatch from UK-held stock, with 2-hour, same day, or next working day delivery available on most lines, subject to cut-off times and location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What standard does this insulated shovel conform to?
It conforms to BS8020:2011 for work on or near live cable and track systems.

Is the tool electrically tested?
Yes. Each shovel is individually flash tested to 10,000V and marked with a traceability number.

What is the blade size?
The blade is 10" x 12.5", using a No.2 square mouth profile for material control and backfilling.

Who typically uses an insulated shovel like this?
It is commonly used by electricians, utilities teams, and groundworkers excavating near buried electrical services.

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