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Mark Nicols

Date: 17 Sep 2018 Coroner: David Urpeth Area: South Yorkshire (West) Responses identified: 1 / 1 View PDF

Inadequate signage and lighting at a construction site made pedestrian path access unclear, risking public safety, with no indication that future similar situations would be handled differently.

Date 17 Sep 2018

56-day deadline 12 Nov 2018 est.

Responses identified 1 of 1

Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Coroner's concerns

AI summary

Inadequate signage and lighting at a construction site made pedestrian path access unclear, risking public safety, with no indication that future similar situations would be handled differently.

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In the circumstances it is my statutory to report to you: _ During the inquest; evidence showed: - You had a site cabin near the accident scene. The path was still open. However; it was likely to be unclear to pedestrians as to whether the path could still be used. No signage or lighting had been installed to help pedestrians and understand from evidence that if similar circumstance occurred again, you were unlikely to do anything differently:

Responses

1 respondent

Amey LG Limited

17 Sep 2018 PDF

Action Planned

• Amey LG Limited will issue a Health and Safety Bulletin reinforcing the need to comply with the Safety at Street Works and Road Works - A Code of Practice. (AI summary)

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Dear Sirs, Mark Anthony Nicols (Deceased) Regulation 28 Report Dated 17 September 2018 We acknowledge receipt of the Regulation 28 Report dated 17 September 2018 issued by the Coroner. The Safety at Street Works and Road Works - A Code of Practice (which in practice is known as the Red Book) is the relevant standard relating to road works and street works (to include pedestrian routes and related signage and lighting). Compliance with the Red Book ensures compliance with the relevant legal requirements. Amey LG Limited’s procedures require the company to operate in compliance with the Red Book. Since each site is different, this includes assessing the signage and lighting needed at each individual site to ensure the safety of pedestrians. We will be issuing a Health and Safety Bulletin reinforcing the need to comply with the Red Book. ■oursTaithfully Amey LG Limited INVESTORS Champion / IN PEOPLE Amey LG Limited | company number 3612746 | registered In England & Wales Registered address at The Sherard Building, Edmund Halley Road, Oxford, 0X4 4DQ INVESTORS | Gold

Report sections

Investigation and inquest

On 1.11.17, commenced an investigation into the death of Mark Anthony Nicols. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 14.9.18. The conclusion of the inquest was a narrative conclusion, copy attached:

Circumstances of the death

On 28.10.2017 , Mr Nicols was struck by two cars on Ringinglow Road, Sheffield.

Action should be taken

In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you [ANDIOR your organisation] have the power to take such action:

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Report details

Date of report: 17 September 2018
Coroner: David Urpeth
Coroner area: South Yorkshire (West)

Responses identified

Responses identified 1 of 1

All listed responses identified

Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 12 Nov 2018 (estimated).

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AMEY

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