This document summarizes the objectives and activities of the IFE Transport SIG (Special Interest Group). The SIG aims to raise standards in fire engineering, provide specialist information and resources to members, and generate new IFE membership. It reports to the IFE Board and shares information with other groups. Recent activities include publishing a paper on external glazing and assisting with guidance reviews. Meetings involve members presenting on relevant topics like fire safety in road tunnels. The SIG looks to peer review documents, disseminate information to interested parties, and welcomes new members and ideas.
This document summarizes the objectives and activities of the IFE Transport SIG (Special Interest Group). The SIG aims to raise standards in fire engineering, provide specialist information and resources to members, and generate new IFE membership. It reports to the IFE Board and shares information with other groups. Recent activities include publishing a paper on external glazing and assisting with guidance reviews. Meetings involve members presenting on relevant topics like fire safety in road tunnels. The SIG looks to peer review documents, disseminate information to interested parties, and welcomes new members and ideas.
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Institution of Fire Engineers Transport Fire Safety Group 2015 Meeting on Tunnel Fire Safety
This document summarizes the objectives and activities of the IFE Transport SIG (Special Interest Group). The SIG aims to raise standards in fire engineering, provide specialist information and resources to members, and generate new IFE membership. It reports to the IFE Board and shares information with other groups. Recent activities include publishing a paper on external glazing and assisting with guidance reviews. Meetings involve members presenting on relevant topics like fire safety in road tunnels. The SIG looks to peer review documents, disseminate information to interested parties, and welcomes new members and ideas.
This document summarizes the objectives and activities of the IFE Transport SIG (Special Interest Group). The SIG aims to raise standards in fire engineering, provide specialist information and resources to members, and generate new IFE membership. It reports to the IFE Board and shares information with other groups. Recent activities include publishing a paper on external glazing and assisting with guidance reviews. Meetings involve members presenting on relevant topics like fire safety in road tunnels. The SIG looks to peer review documents, disseminate information to interested parties, and welcomes new members and ideas.
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IFE Transport SIG
IFE Transport SIG
• Dave Bullbrook London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority • Tony Cash Rail Industry Fire Association • James Costigan Heathrow • Les Fielding British Tunnel Association • Gordon Garrad Jeremy Gardner Associates Limited • Graham Green British Tunnel Association • Paul Grufferty Gatwick Airport • Robin Hall Mott MacDonald • James Holland Network Rail • Bob Ibell British Tunnel Society • Andrew James Aktrion • Dennis Livingstone Mott MacDonald • Adreena Parkin-Coates London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority • Simon Petts Gatwick Airport • Jason Seward RAWFire • Dave Sheppard East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service • Patrick Stone Cross rail • Martin Weller Atkins IFE Transport SIG The objectives of the SIGs are to: • Raise and promote standards within the fire engineering industry. • Provide additional member benefits in terms of specialist information and to share good practice. • By providing additional member benefits, generate new membership of IFE. IFE Transport SIG • The Transport SIG reports though TSAG • TSAGs Chairman sit on the IFE Board and reports on the work and actions of SIGs • The minutes of the Transport SIG are circulated to TSAG and the IFE head office • Issues and work that could effect the IFE are agreed prior to publications or issue IFE Transport SIG • The Transport SIG has published a paper on external glazing • Assisted London Underground with a peer review of its guidance on the use of glazing • Assist members with fire issues effecting them • We also present documents and presentations to each other, Robin Hall recently talked about fire safety in road tunnels Bond Street Station Upgrade
Safety During Tunnelling Works
Presented by: Jay Williams & Andy James
Tunnels Overview
Shaft 1: Central Line tunnels: Complete Primary lining
Lift shaft 3
Conc 2 connection Tunnel Works Safety
The components of safe work underground
•Capability of staff •Assessment & control of risks •Air quality •Safety equipment •Emergency planning Capability of Individuals
• Induction for all site personnel
• All to hold appropriate CSCS / CPCS card • Operatives working on station - LUCAS / Sentinel card • Additional Inductions: – Tunnel operatives / visitors to tunnels – Mobile plant – Crane Team • Visitors induction & be escorted at all times Tunnel Induction Gas and fire detection have different alarms Important to recognise which is which
Fire & Rescue Service
getting visitors tunnel induction Assessment & Control of Risk
• Risk Register • Construction Phase Plan (HASEMP) • Fire Risk Assessment • Fire & Emergency Strategy • Emergency Plan • Daily Review Meeting (DRM) • Work activity risk assessment & method statements Control of Entry
Permit to enter is completed.
A tally board system is used:
• Account for all operatives in tunnel • Ensure maximum number in tunnels is not exceeded • Visitors have their own area on the Tally board Compressed Gas Acetylene is not used on site
Propane & oxygen used
Compressed gases are part of the tally system
Limits the amount of compressed gas in the
tunnels
Clear identification that Compressed
gas is in the tunnels Dust and Air quality
Two large fans provide
Dust freshfrom extracted air to the the shafts. work Both area arefiltered by the linked to the duct tunnel fire detection extraction systemsystem and via the switch pipe offright on the in a fire situation Fresh air is provided by the flexible pipe on the left. Air Quality Electric plant used where possible
City diesel Emergency Planning Fire Risk assessment – tunnels & OSD Desk top exercises Visit by London Fire Brigade
Tunnels Team emergency training
Emergency drills Safety Equipment Fire Trace All mobile plant fitted with automatic fire suppression.
Includes mobile plant in crane shed
Plastic tube melts when heated
The extinguishant is sprayed directly at
the source of the heat. Safety Equipment
Manually operated fire
alarm system (break glass)
Emergency lighting
grommet Safety Equipment
Portable fire fighting
equipment
First aid equipment & AED
Safety Equipment Minimising Fire Smoke All electrical equipment has correct IP rating and insulation has low smoke zero halogen content. Evacuation
The tunnel areas are confusing places and
clear boards showing where you are in relation to your safe exits are essential. Evacuation The number of workers and visitors are limited by the time required to escape safely, air supply provided by the MSA devices and capacity of the lifts. IFE Transport SIG • Peer review strategic documents on behalf of IFE members • Cascade information to all those with an interest in the IFE • If you would like to help please do • If you have a great idea let us know and join us to implement it IFE Transport SIG
