Present and future contribution of geophysics to the prevention through design and quality management approaches for tunneling operations

Cillis, Elisabetta De; Fargione, Paolo; Maida, Luisa Maria Teresa; Patrucco, Mario; Sambuelli, Luigi

doi:10.3997/1365-2397.2018005

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“…Understanding the complexity of such a scenario is crucial for the selection of the appropriate risk assessment and management method and/or techniques, a current reference being the ISO/IEC 31010:19 risk management-risk assessment techniques [11]. (The mentioned ISO and ISO/CEN standards cover general system risks and not only OS&H aspects, but in the prevention through design-PtD [12][13][14][15], and quality safety management approach [16,17], they can be a useful reference in the present case). Understanding the complexity of such a scenario is crucial for the selection of the appropriate risk assessment and management method and/or techniques, a current reference being the ISO/IEC 31010:19 risk management-risk assessment techniques [11].…”

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Occupational Safety and Health Improvements through Innovative Technologies in Underground Construction Sites: Main Trends and Some Case Histories

Sorlini,

Maxia,

Patrucco

et al. 2023

Infrastructures

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When accompanied by a rigorous in-depth risk assessment and management, the introduction of innovative technologies in underground construction activities can substantially contribute to the overall quality and the health and safety of workers. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential improvements resulting from the use of emerging systems within this challenging environment, in the current context of technological development. The results, obtained through an analysis of the available literature on the topic, are divided based on their characteristics into support in design, Industry 4.0 context, management phase, and personal systems. Next, we discuss the results of some field tests of different emerging technologies drawn from experience gained in TELT—Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin SAS construction sites. The literature review and the feedback from practical applications in some case histories provide an overview of the main technologies and trends for the improvement of Occupational Safety and Health, although a fully integrated system still seems a distant prospect in underground construction sites. This study can contribute to the dissemination of the culture of safety and stimulate further research on the topic.

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Occupational Safety and Health Improvements through Innovative Technologies in Underground Construction Sites: Main Trends and Some Case Histories

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Maxia,

Patrucco

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Infrastructures

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“…Moreover, the accidents due to interference involve significant costs because of the ceasing of the tunnelling operations [18]. Poor organization and use of functional volumes.…”

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“…Moreover, the accidents due to interference involve significant costs because of the ceasing of the tunnelling operations [18]. Reorganization of spaces and roads, extension and separation of pedestrian streets, and creation of a safe area for pedestrians, where they can stop and gather.…”

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Anti-Collision Systems in Tunneling to Improve Effectiveness and Safety in a System-Quality Approach: A Review of the State of the Art

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Tunnelling and underground construction operations are often characterized by critical safety issues mainly due to poor visibility and blind spots around large vehicles and equipment. This can lead to collisions between vehicles or between vehicles and pedestrians or structural elements, causing accidents and fatalities. To improve the OS&H conditions, it is important to investigate the possible introduction of innovative techniques and technologies to reduce the occurrences and consequences of shared spaces (spaces used by both vehicles and pedestrians). For this reason, research was conducted to investigate the possible use of different technologies of anti-collision systems in tunnelling operations. First, to achieve this goal, an extensive review of the literature was carried out in accordance with the PRISMA statement to select the current techniques and technologies used by general anti-collision systems in civil and mining construction sites. Then, the operating principles, the relative advantages and disadvantages, combinations, and costs were examined for each of these. Eight types of systems and many examples of applications of anti-collision systems in underground environments were identified as a result of the analysis of the literature. Generally, it was noted that the anti-collision techniques available have found limited application in the excavation sites of underground civil works up to the present day, though the the improvement in terms of safety and efficiency would be considerable.

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Present and future contribution of geophysics to the prevention through design and quality management approaches for tunneling operations

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Occupational Safety and Health Improvements through Innovative Technologies in Underground Construction Sites: Main Trends and Some Case Histories

Occupational Safety and Health Improvements through Innovative Technologies in Underground Construction Sites: Main Trends and Some Case Histories

Anti-Collision Systems in Tunneling to Improve Effectiveness and Safety in a System-Quality Approach: A Review of the State of the Art

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