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       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.


























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