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Coal Mining Risk Assessments
11 per cent of Britain sits on coal fields, of which 15 per cent is considered High Risk. These risks range from gradual subsidence from underground workings to the catastrophic collapse of a shaft.
A Coal Mining Risk Assessment identifies site-specific hazards associated with the extraction of coal. It then suggests potential mitigation strategies that can render the site safe and stable for the proposed development.
Risks from mine workings are by no means limited to coalfields. Many areas of the UK have a significant mining heritage for the extraction of natural resources. These range from iron and other metal ores to non-metallic workings extracting chalk and aggregates. All of these can also pose a risk to existing and proposed developments where present.
Soiltechnics have strong experience in preparing mining risk assessments and we recommend this is undertaken in conjunction with a Desk Study.
What our clients say
“I used Soiltechnics for some soil testing at one of my sites in Gravesend. Soiltechnics are an amazing company to work with, they are really good at communicating all matters clearly as well as being very prompt and always helpful. The way they set up quotes is great as it makes it absolutely clear what is and isn't included and what other options you might want to consider.”
Omo Ayoade, Property Specialist
“I approached Soiltechnics when a project I was working on needed an urgent soil contamination report. Fortunately, Soiltechnics made themselves immediately available and the quick turn around helped us avoid delays. Additionally, Soiltechnics were extremely helpful in explaining the technical aspects of the ground investigation and in helping us understand the potential site specific risks.”
Joe Brennan, Stockdale LLP
“Having worked with Soiltechnics for ten years, they are considered a trusted member of our supply chain. Soiltechnics form part of the Willmott Dixon Consultant Consortia having successfully completed a robust selection process which highlighted their ability to perform with professionalism, value for money and safety."
Gavin Williams, Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd
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