Footpath on a Bund
Footpath on a Bund
(OP)
I have a situation where I want to provide a footpath/walkway along the top of bund walls 1-2m high in an industrial setting. Where can I find design requirements to satisfy health and safety requirements? I phoned WHS in my state, Qld, but they couldn't help.
Is there a height/top width/side slope combination at which I need to provide railing? Or alternatively where I don't need to provide railing? I tried looking in AS1657.
The side slopes for the bund is higher that allowed for walkways in AS1657.
Is there a height/top width/side slope combination at which I need to provide railing? Or alternatively where I don't need to provide railing? I tried looking in AS1657.
The side slopes for the bund is higher that allowed for walkways in AS1657.





RE: Footpath on a Bund
RE: Footpath on a Bund
RE: Footpath on a Bund
Have you looked in the BCA?
Falling down a 2m high 1:1 slope could be dangerous, but it's unlikely to be as bad as falling down a 6m caged ladder (which does comply with AS1657).
RE: Footpath on a Bund
I also phoned QLD WHS and they don't have any guidelines. So far the best I have found is
Pedestrian Facilities Guidebook
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Washington State Department of Transportation
Puget Sound Regional Council
County Road Administration Board
Association of Washington Cities
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