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CONSTRUCT

C2 External Works

Section Twelve
12 Risk Reduction

12.1 Identify at site analysis stage any hazards 12.4 Ground cover planting should be kept
posed by the existing landscaping scheme and below one metre in height and tree canopies
make recommendations to reduce risk to site kept no lower than 2.4m. This will allow for the
users. natural surveillance of the site. Remove screens
that criminals could hide behind.
12.2 Check for the following potential risks;
- uneven paving, kerbs or tree grilles 12.5 Ensure that taller shrubs and trees do not
- informal pedestrian access routes / desire create climbing aids to building roofs or upper
lines floor windows.
- ‘spiky’ shrubs adjoining pedestrian routes and
presence of poisonous plants 12.6 Consider the safety of the end user and
- trees in poor condition / deadwood within that of the landscape maintenance staff.
trees
- restricted views within car park 12.7 Ensure recommendations are made to
- uneven ground, inclines of pathways and keep views of CCTV cameras unobscured.
sloping land formation
- the location of services in the proximity of 12.8 Ensure the risk of fire is reduced by
proposed landscape features eliminating vegetation and litter traps within the
proximity of buildings.

Figure 26:
Left: ‘Aging’ existing tree grille has been uplifted by tree root structure over time and presents a significant trip hazard to
footpath. Grille will need to be removed and replaced with alternative surface finish i.e. resin bound gravel.

Right: Informal pedestrian access onto McDonald’s site poses significant risk to pedestrians as leads to ‘muddy’ grass
embankment and main road some 4m below site level. The potential for somebody to slip and fall was significant, so the
decision was made to infill footpath with tall plants at a high density to prevent access to embankment and therefore
reduce the risk posed.

C2.6 Soft Landscaping 1.0 08 October 2014