The BS 6164: 2001 – Code of practice for safety in tunnelling in the construction industry, has been released by the British Standards and replaces the now withdrawn BS 6164: 1990.
The revised standards take into account the advances in technology and equipment that are available to the tunnelling industry. They also takes into account new techniques and the effect of new legislation, particularly health and safety and environmental legislation including;
the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994;
the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996;
the Work in Compressed Air Regulations 1996.
The document is written for all involved in tunnelling projects and addresses safety issues of both those engaged in the tunnelling process and those who could be affected by it.
BS 6164: 2001 also makes recommendations for and advises on guidance on health and safety in shaft sinking, maintenance, renovation and repair of shafts as well as cut and cover and immersed tube tunnels.
Details of the new regulations are available from BSI Customer Services on +44 (0) 20 8996 9001.
