Recommendation: 2014-022

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Ref # 2014-022
Status Closed
Occurrence Structural failure of a platform canopy at Kent Station, Cork.
Occurrence Date 18 December 2013
Date Closed 01/12/2015

Basis for Recommendation

At the time of the accident IÉ Chief Civil Engineer's Department did not have formalised procedures for managing the risks adverse effects high winds, therefore the RAIU make the following safety recommendation

Recommendation

IÉ IM should establish a formalised procedure for managing the risk associated with the adverse effects of high winds.