The draper expert cable laying shovel is a fully insulated tool specifically engineered for safe excavation work around live electrical cables and wires. This solid forged shovel meets bs 8020 standards and is individually tested to 10,000v, guaranteeing safe operation when working on systems up to 1,000v. Constructed with an epoxy fibreglass core, this cable laying shovel features a fully enclosed insulated shaft with an integrated hand slip guard for enhanced operator safety. The reinforced collar connection ensures structural integrity during demanding groundwork tasks, making it an essential tool for utility contractors, electrical engineers, and telecoms installers working on cable installation or repair projects. Each shovel is supplied with a certificate of conformity that corresponds to a unique traceability number embossed on the shaft, providing full documentation for compliance and safety auditing purposes. This certification is particularly valuable for contractors working to stringent site safety requirements or managing electrical safety protocols. Features and benefits bull individually tested to 10,000v for guaranteed safe working on 1,000v systems bull fully insulated construction with epoxy fibreglass core eliminates electrical conductivity risk bull hand slip guard provides additional protection during use near live cables bull unique traceability number with certificate of conformity for compliance documentation bull bs 8020 compliant design meets uk electrical safety standards specifications head size 125 150mm base top x 281mm overall length 1006mm contents 1 x fully insulated cable laying shovel