Risk to third parties from bored tunnelling in soft ground

Research Report 453

Health and Safety Executive, 2006
Risk to third parties from bored tunnelling in soft ground Download document

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Abstract

Looks at the hazards that are associated with soft ground tunnelling in urban areas. Considers all of the types of construction methods that are used in soft ground tunnelling. Data is used to understand and describe the range of possible primary and underlying causes of failures. Methodologies for the mitigation of risks are examined and conclusions drawn for the effective management of future urban tunnelling projects.

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  • Building services
  • Health and safety

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The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.

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