Safety in ports - ship-to-shore linkspans and walkways. A guide to procurement, operation and maintenance

Publication C518

CIRIA, 1999
Safety in ports - ship-to-shore linkspans and walkways. A guide to procurement, operation and maintenance Download document

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Current

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Civil & Structural Supplement

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Abstract

Considers applicable legislation and technical standards. Describes the procurement process and sets out the requirements essential for safe functioning of the facility, including appointment of competent staff, auditing and independent design assessment. Details a procedure for recording incidents and includes a pro-forma. Describes good maintenance practice and strategies for maintenance and documentation. Endorses the need for adequate training of staff and provides information about existing linkspans and walkways obtained through survey.

Author

Marks, R. J. E.

History

Replacement images issued July 2013 for Figures 2.1, 4.3 and 5.4 to improve quality.

ISBN

0860175189

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Coastal and maritime engineering
  • Floors/balconies/stairs
  • Ports
  • Building structure
  • Walkways

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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