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Tunnel design and construction, 2006
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Emerald Publishing Limited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1680/cotcadm12006.45224
ISBN print:
978-0-7277-4522-4
Publication date:
2011
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Health and Safety Hazards in Tunnel Construction

By
D. R. Lamont
D. R. Lamont
Health and Safety Executive, Bootle, UK
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D. R. Lamont
Health and Safety Executive, Bootle, UK
Doi:
https://doi.org/10.1680/cotcadm12006.45224.0013
  • Published:
    2011

  • 1. Introduction

  • 2. Hazards of Tunnelling

  • 3. Techniques for Risk Management

  • 4. Tunnelling Accidents and Ill Health Statistics

  • 5. Role of Client, Designers Etc

  • 6. Ground Risk

  • 7. Excavation and Lining Methods

  • 8. Tunnelling Machinery

  • 9. Transport

  • 10. Tunnel Atmosphere and Ventilation

  • 11. Explosives

  • 12. Fire, Flood, Rescue and Escape

  • 13. Occupational Health

  • 14. Welfare

  • 15. Work in Compressed Air

  • 16. Education, Training & Competence

  • 17. Concluding Remarks

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