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Research Report 453 Risk to third parties from bored tunnelling in soft ground
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Current
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.
Document History
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Publisher Information
Health and Safety Executive
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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