BS 6164:2001
Superseded
Superseded
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Code of practice for safety in tunnelling in the construction industry
Available format(s)
Hardcopy , PDF
Superseded date
31-07-2011
Superseded by
Language(s)
English
Published date
07-12-2001
Publisher
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 The control of risk
5 Investigation and information gathering
6 Detailed planning for health and safety
7 Excavation and ground support
8 Permanent support
9 Management of groundwater
10 Inundation
11 Compressed-air working
12 Methane
13 Fire and smoke
14 Fire-fighting and rescue
15 Ventilation
16 Dust
17 Quality of illumination
18 Operating communications
19 Noise and vibration
20 Shafts
21 Lifting equipment
22 Access
23 Transport and loading
24 Tunnel plant
25 Electrical
26 Maintenance, renovation and repair
Annex A (informative) Legislation
Bibliography
Provides recommendations for and gives guidance on health and safety practices in shaft sinking and tunnelling. Also includes guidance on health and safety in the maintenance, renovation and repair of shafts and tunnels. Includes health and safety recommendations that are also relevant to cut-and-cover tunnelling and immersed tube tunnels.
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B/513
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6164(1990), 99/102109 DC. (12/2001)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
128
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
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