Author: N. Rhodes
Tunnels and Tunnelling International; Volume: 37; Issue: 9; September 2005; Pgs: 41-43
Abstract
The objective of FIT WP4 is "the definition of best practices for tunnel authorities and fire emergency services on prevention and training, accident management and fie emergency operations." When a ne w tunnel construction is proposed a safety philosophy should be established, risk analyses performed, the operation of the system defined and emergency response plans developed. The designer attempt to provide systems that will allow notification of an incident, its location and equipment to control smoke. Ideally, this will be carried out in very close collaboration with the tunnel authorities and emergency services so that there is agreement on all aspects of safety.
