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51410 Poor lighting conditions at Loughton

February 2013 in London Underground

tagged Equipment Work environment Station and platform South East

A reporter has raised concerns about inadequate lighting making it difficult for staff to see when working or walking trackside at several locations in Loughton.

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51425 Inadequate lighting at Woodford platforms and sidings

February 2013 in London Underground

tagged Equipment Work environment Station and platform South East

Concerns have been raised about the lighting not working at Woodford sidings and on the eastbound and westbound platforms at the station.

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51430 'Unsafe' walkway at Loughton sidings

February 2013 in London Underground

tagged Work environment South East

Concerns have been raised about the conditions of the walkway at Loughton sidings, which are thought to be creating a slip, trip and fall hazard.

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50890 High temperatures at Fleet House

September 2012 in London Underground

tagged Work environment South East

Concerns have been raised about the high temperature in a number of rooms at Fleet House.

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51064 Various ‘unsafe working practices’ at Stratford depot

September 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures Supervision and Management Work environment South East

A reporter has several safety concerns about Stratford depot where staff are working on a Tube Lines contract.

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50406 & 50451 Subsidence and lighting issues in sidings

May 2012 in London Underground

tagged Infrastructure Security Work environment South East

Two reporters have raised concerns about subsidence and lighting at Loughton and Woodford sidings on the Central Line.

 

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50576 ‘Inadequate’ place of safety for staff at Cannon Street

May 2012 in London Underground

tagged Security Station and platform Work environment South East

Concerns have been raised that the place of safety for staff at Cannon Street station does not meet requirements.

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50592 CCTV not working at Cannon Street station

May 2012 in London Underground

tagged Equipment Security Work environment South East

Concerns have been raised that the CCTV cameras at Cannon Street station have not been working since early 2011.

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50353 & 50357 Clarification required for working near asbestos

March 2012 in London Underground

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Rules and procedures Work environment South East

Two reporters have contacted to CIRAS independently with additional health concerns about working near asbestos following an earlier report (41221) and response from London Underground. The concerns relate to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), training and certification.

 

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50440 Fear of ‘explosion’ due to high density of dust in tunnel

February 2012 in London Underground

tagged Work environment South East

A reporter is concerned about the build up of dust in Central Line Underground tunnels.  The reporter believes that this poses a small risk of explosion. 

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