Case studies leading to the management of tunnel fire risks during TBM drives in an old coalfield

Bilgin, N.; Balcı, Cemal; Aslanbas, Ali

doi:10.1016/j.tust.2021.103902

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“…The following are the main suggestions: Welding and cutting processes are banned near the lines of hydraulic power and conveyors' belt, and fire-resistant belts must be utilized. Then, in 2021, [20]showed a study that advised a methane risk level training session for tunnel workers and staff. [10]indicated that flammable climates could cause fires and explosions, putting employees in tight spaces at risk of injury or death.…”

Section: Ventilation and Air Monitoring-related Risksmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hazard Management in Tunnels’ Construction: State-of-the-Art

Faisal

Mohamed

EL-Dash³

2022

Engineering Research Journal - Faculty of Engineering (Shoubra)

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The construction industry has one of the highest work accident rates in the world when compared to other industrial undertakings, particularly tunneling construction. Risk events are often interrelated. The occurrence of a technical risk usually carries a cost and scheduled consequences. Schedule risks typically impact cost escalation and project overhead. Some projects are primarily schedule-driven; other projects are primarily cost or qualitydriven. The objective of this study is to perform a comprehensive investigation about hazards and risks in the construction process of tunnels by carrying out a state-of-the-art study on the most critical risks in tunnel construction projects. The methodology used was a systematic review of all available literature in the previous studies. As a result of the review, as ix-group risk categorization was developed, which includes risks associated with confined spaces, ventilation &air monitoring, fires, physical &chemical hazards, electricity, personnel safety& emergency plans. According to the output of this study, managing hazards and risks will aid managers and engineers in attaining their goals, achieving safety management, reducing, and controlling accidents and injuries in tunnel construction sites. This will result in a safer workplace, more worker awareness, and a reduction in project schedules and costs.

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Section: Ventilation and Air Monitoring-related Risksmentioning

confidence: 99%