Author: The Institution of Structural Engineers' Health and Safety Panel
25 June 2013
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The Institution of Structural Engineers' Health and Safety Panel
The Structural Engineer, Volume 91, Issue 7, 2013, Page(s) 1
Sean Brady investigates the contribution of 'corporate memory loss' to the failure of a railway bridge near Dublin, Ireland.
Following several instances of reinforcement cages collapsing, Alastair Soane suggests that incidents might be reduced through more regular inspection and clearer delineation of responsibilities during the transition from temporary works to permanent construction.
This article considers the safety issues regarding both visitors to a construction site and staff employed full time on a site concerning vehicles.