Public Infrastructure Physical Hazards
Dangerous conditions of public infrastructure (e.g., canal bridge steps) and poor lighting, creating significant safety hazards.
100 items
1 source
7 inquiries
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Inquiry recommendation
68match
SHEE-54 - Improve prevention of water reaching Ro-Ro ferry vehicle decks during damage
There is a fourth area which is apparently missing namely:- Improvement in the prevention of water reaching the vehicle deck in the event of damage occurring in realistic seagoing conditions. The latter area is as important as the other three and logically should precede them. It should be emphasised that this Formal Investigation is into the disaster to...
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terms: physical, public
Inquiry recommendation
53match
FENN-69 - Survey system materials, evaluate risks, and remove hazardous materials programme
London Underground shall survey materials present on the system, evaluate the risks involved from those materials and devise a programme to remove those which constitute a hazard.
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terms: hazard
Inquiry recommendation
44match
SHEE-38 - Discourage slab-sided vessel design and improve athwartships escape routes
The Court thinks that in general, the design of slab sided vessels should be discouraged. Consideration should be given to whether such sills should be higher, say 600 mm. Athwartships doors should be provided at recognised intervals; and thought should be given to providing access to them with the ship at significant angles of heel, say in excess...
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
40match
SHEE-48 - Investigate increasing margin line distance to bulkhead deck for new Ro-Ro designs
The Court recommends that detailed investigations and model tests should be carried out with a view to increasing the required distance from the margin line to the bulkhead deck in new design Ro-Ro passenger ferries to perhaps 1 m. The model tests should be ballasted to give the waterline at the margin over a range of 'damage' positions...
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
40match
SHEE-35 - Urgently fit approved, watertight emergency lighting units on Ro/Ro ferries
As a matter of urgency, self-contained, maintained emergency lighting units of a type approved by the Department should be fitted to all Ro/Ro passenger ferries in suitable numbers and in such places as may be advised by the Department. It is essential in our view that such units should be watertight - in other words, if the unit...
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
40match
SHEE-33 - Require Port Authorities to provide rolling weigh-bridges for freight vehicles
In view of the uncertainty as to the actual weights of many freight vehicles every effort should be made to persuade, or even require, Port Authorities to provide rolling weigh-bridges, possibly of the loadcell type, where all freight vehicles coming into a port will be automatically weighed and issued with a weight certificate, to be attached to the...
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
40match
SHEE-31 - Require approved draught gauges for Ro/Ro ferries with multiple readouts
The Court concludes that mechanical, pneumatic, electrical or hydrostatic draught gauges or indicators should be a requirement for Ro/Ro passenger ferries, using types specifically investigated and approved by the Department. These gauges or indicators should be fitted to give readout at the aft and forward loading positions and on the bridge. Desirably they should indicate the aft and...
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
40match
SHEE-28 - Fit fail-safe indicator lights and dedicated alarm panel for superstructure doors
The lights should not only indicate in a suitable position on the bridge, but the entire circuit should be designed on a fail-safe basis so that if there should be an electrical failure in any switch circuit the system would indicate danger. Indicator lights should be fitted to all superstructure doors, such as passenger access, bunkering and storing...
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Inquiry recommendation
36match
RONA-36 - Examine non-system-built tall blocks for adequate wind load resistance
Other tall blocks, not system-built, should be examined as to whether they adequately resist the maximum wind loadings which they may experience {paragraph 214}.
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
36match
RONA-33 - Designers to assess and design for high wind loads until new Code
Until such time as a new Code of Practice has been prepared, designers of tall blocks should ascertain the frequency, duration and velocity of high winds which are likely to be experienced in its lifetime, and design the building accordingly {paragraph 214}.
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
36match
RONA-32 - Inform designers about progressive collapse; design blocks to prevent it
Designers of tall blocks should be made aware of the problem of progressive collapse, and the building should be designed so that it is not susceptible to progressive collapse {paragraph 188}.
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
36match
TAYL-F22 - Annually inspect all crush barriers for corrosion; repair or replace as needed
AH crush barriers should be visually inspected each year for signs of corrosion. Any barrier found to be affected by a significant degree of corrosion should be repaired or replaced.
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Inquiry recommendation
36match
SHEE-51 - Improve safety of vehicle deck access openings and increase sill heights
In conjunction with all such arrangements, detailed consideration should be given to access openings from the vehicle deck. Sill heights should be increased appreciably. Wherever possible access to spaces such as the engine room and below bulkhead deck passenger accommodation should be without intermediate access to the bulkhead deck. Exits in the casings from this vehicle deck should...
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
36match
SHEE-49 - Phase out or limit life of vessels not meeting 1980 safety standards
Immediate consideration should be given to phasing out vessels built under the 1965 rules unless they meet or can be modified to meet, at least, the 1980 standards in these respects, as they may be substantially less safe than modern ships. If they do not meet them and cannot be so modified, a finite and short term should...
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Inquiry recommendation
36match
SHEE-44 - Update Stability Booklets with trim limits and metacentric height checks
The Department should state that trims should never exceed certain limits, or alternatively and preferably, hydrostatic data for large trims should be included in the Stability Booklet, but noted as being for harbour guidance only. Furthermore, the Stability Book should emphasise the need to keep a running check upon metacentric height at the relevant trims during the unloading/loading...
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
36match
SHEE-42 - Require standard envelope curves and trim data for all ferries
There should be a requirement in the PSC & S Regulations for standard envelope curves, at least for level keel and trims by the stern and by the head of, say, 0.4% and 0.8% of the length of the ship. In view of the importance of this point, the Court considers that requirements should be imposed upon all...
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
36match
SHEE-39 - Develop simple methods for bridging shafts in passenger compartments
While suggestions have been made as to the desirability of finding some means of bridging these shafts, it is the view of the Department of Transport that this is not really practicable. the Court is not convinced by this. It considers that simple methods of bridging should be developed. For example, split deckhead panels hinged in way of...
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Inquiry recommendation
36match
SHEE-37 - Standardise reliable, openable escape windows for lifeboat and embarkation stations
If laminated safety glass is to be used in windows in way of lifeboat and embarkation stations, it is clear that they should, if possible, be fitted in push-out or centre line hinged window frames in situations where rapid exit through the windows may be necessary. In other areas it is essential to stay with heat treated toughened...
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
36match
SHEE-32 - Adopt and regularly review updated nominal weights for cars and coaches
The practice of using one metric tonne for the all-up weight of the average car with luggage, fuel, and personal effects, is outmoded. A nominal weight of metric tonnes should be adopted. This figure should be reviewed regularly by the Department on a large random sample basis, say, every five years. Similar considerations apply to coaches, where the...
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
36match
FENN-52 - Survey VIR cables, improve machine rooms, and waterproof electrical equipment for cleaning
A survey must be carried out of all remaining VIR cable installations and a renewal programme established. The electrical wiring, lighting, decoration, and general state of machine rooms and shafts must be improved. The waterproofing of electrical equipment to permit mechanical cleaning must then be undertaken.
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Inquiry recommendation
32match
TAYL-F14 - Remove all spikes and inward-facing constructions from perimeter and radial fences
All spikes or similar constructions on perimeter or radial fences, and any sections overhanging or returning inwards towards spectators, should be removed.
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
32match
SHEE-52 - Investigate and urgently clarify conflicts between IMO and other regulations
This conflict between I.M.O. and other Regulations should be investigated and clarified as a matter of urgency.
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
32match
SHEE-50 - Investigate methods to improve Ro-Ro ferry survivability, including portable bulkheads
Alternatively there are lines of investigation that should be pursued urgently with the object of finding methods of improving the survivability of Ro-Ro passenger ferries. It is concluded that a feasibility exercise should be carried out to investigate the practical details of such divisions and their effect upon commercial operations. A detailed study should be made of all...
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
32match
SHEE-43 - Urgently re-incline all ferries not re-inclined within four years
Not only should the SPIRIT class vessels be re-inclined, but all existing ferries that have not been re-inclined within the last 4 years should be re-inclined as a matter of urgency to assess their current lightship weights and centres of gravity. Thereafter they should be re-inclined at every special survey. These figures would then be available for use...
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Inquiry recommendation
32match
SHEE-30 - Alter UK berths to allow ships to shut bow and stern doors
It follows that if ships cannot shut their doors at a particular berth, because of the design of that berth, then alterations should be made to the berth. Alterations have been made to some berths, but it is considered by the Court that all berths on U.K. routes should be altered so that ships with clam shell doors...
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Inquiry recommendation
32match
SHEE-29 - Fit closed-circuit television monitoring for all superstructure doors
We have no doubt that closed circuit television monitoring of all superstructure doors, is well worthwhile and should be fitted.
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Inquiry recommendation
32match
FENN-74 - Prohibit unprotected storage of combustible items at all Underground stations
Combustible items such as paper and card shall not be stored at stations unless properly protected from the risk of fire. This recommendation and the Code of Practice shall apply to all occupiers of premises on the Underground.
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Inquiry recommendation
32match
FENN-5 - Ensure all trap doors are made secure
Trap doors must be made secure.
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Inquiry recommendation
32match
RONA-46 - Revise Fire Regulations for high-rise structural behaviour during normal intensity fires
The Fire Regulations should be revised to take account of the behaviour of the structure of high rise buildings in the event of fire of normal intensity {paragraph 216}.
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Inquiry recommendation
32match
RONA-34 - Designers to ensure tall blocks are fire protected until new Code
Until such time as a new Code of Practice has been prepared, designers of tall blocks should ensure that the structure is adequately protected from the effects of fire {paragraph 216}.
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Inquiry recommendation
32match
RONA-31 - Strengthen blocks inadequately designed to resist wind loads or fire
Where blocks are inadequately designed to deal with wind loads, or fire, they should be adequately strengthened {paragraphs 214 and 216}.
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Inquiry recommendation
32match
RONA-26 - Design system-built blocks to prevent susceptibility to progressive collapse
The design of system-built blocks should be such that they are not susceptible to progressive collapse {paragraph 190}.
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Inquiry recommendation
32match
RONA-23 - Inform structural engineers about progressive collapse risk in system-built blocks
The structural engineers concerned with the development of system-built blocks should be made aware of the problem of progressive collapse {paragraph 183}.
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Inquiry recommendation
32match
ICL-1 - Replace Buried Metallic LPG Pipes
An urgent programme of replacement of buried metallic LPG pipework with polyethylene piping should be implemented.
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Inquiry recommendation
31match
FENN-60 - Continue station cleaning programme and limit sale of litter-producing merchandise
London Underground shall continue the cleaning programme it has started in all areas of stations. Consideration must be given to limiting the sale on its premises of merchandise which produces significant quantities of litter.
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Inquiry recommendation
27match
TAYL-F18 - Paint and mark all emergency gates in fences with "Emergency Exit
All gates in radial or perimeter fences of pens or other self-contained areas should be painted in a different colour from the rest of the fence and marked "Emergency Exit".
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
27match
TAYL-F17 - Provide sufficient 1.1-metre wide gates in perimeter fences for emergency evacuation
There must be provided in any perimeter fence of a pen or other self-contained area sufficient gates of a minimum width of 1.1 metres to enable that pen or area to be evacuated onto the pitch in the time prescribed for an emergency evacuation of that pen or area.
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Inquiry recommendation
27match
TAYL-F15 - Limit perimeter fencing height to a maximum of 2.2 metres
Perimeter fencing should be no higher than 2.2 metres, measured from the top of the fence to the lowest point at which spectators may stand, and including any wall or other foundations forming part of the perimeter boundary.
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Inquiry recommendation
27match
FENN-76 - Empty escalator dust trays daily and examine design for damp contents
Escalator dust trays must be emptied daily and the design examined to see if the contents can be kept damp.
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Inquiry recommendation
27match
FENN-68 - Extend material use restrictions to all engineering departments and contractors
The restriction on the use of materials shall be extended to other engineering departments and must be applied to the work of contractors.
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
27match
FENN-67 - Review Code of Practice administration and ensure material compliance for all works
London Underground shall review the administration of the Code of Practice for the use of materials. All materials used in new works, modernisation, or maintenance must comply with the Code of Practice unless a specific waiver is obtained.
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Inquiry recommendation
27match
FENN-66 - Ensure daily rubbish removal from machine rooms and fire-protected bin rooms
Rubbish must be removed at least daily from machine rooms. Bin rooms must be located at ground level or protected against fire and frequently cleared.
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Inquiry recommendation
27match
FENN-64 - Encourage non-smoking with warnings and provide stubbing bins at entrances
By audible and visual warnings London Underground must encourage passengers not to smoke. Stubbing bins shall be provided at station entrances.
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Inquiry recommendation
27match
FENN-63 - Extend smoking prohibition to all underground station areas, including staff and shops
The present prohibition on smoking shall be extended to all areas of stations wholly or partly below ground, including staff accommodation and shops.
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Inquiry recommendation
27match
FENN-53 - Implement regular cleaning of machine rooms and shafts with safe material storage
All machine rooms and shafts must be specially cleaned by the end of I988 and regularly cleaned thereafter. Essential cleaning materials shall be kept only in small quantities and in correctly marked containers in fire-proof bins.
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
27match
FENN-51 - Inspect and rectify electrical wiring in escalator machine rooms and shafts
Electrical wiring in escalator machine rooms and shafts shall be inspected and defects rectified.
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
27match
FENN-6 - Seek and use non-inflammable escalator lubricant; improve lubrication methods
A non-inflammable escalator lubricant must be sought and used. Methods of lubrication must be improved.
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
27match
FENN-3 - Provide robust, secure, prominent barriers to prevent escalator access
Effective barriers must be provided to prevent access to escalators. They must be robust, secure and prominent.
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
27match
POPP-A.4 - Amend Green Guide to prohibit parked vehicles within quarter mile of sports grounds
The Green Guide should be amended to include in Paragraph 11 a provision that, wherever practicable, roads within a quarter of a mile of a sports ground should be kept entirely free of parked vehicles.
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classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
27match
TAYL-I8 - Keep all pitch access gates fully open during matches
Where there are perimeter fences, all gates to the pitch should be kept fully open during the period when spectators are on the terrace.
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