BS 6164:2001

Superseded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Superseded date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

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-12-2001

Publisher

British Standards Institution

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.

Committee	B/513
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 6164(1990), 99/102109 DC. (12/2001)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	128
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 6164:2011

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