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  • BS 6164:2001

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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    Superseded date:  31-07-2011

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  07-12-2001

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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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

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    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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    Committee B/513
    Development Note Supersedes BS 6164(1990), 99/102109 DC. (12/2001)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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