Kristopher McDowell
7 Mar 2019 · Coroner John Gittins · North Wales (East and Central)
The coroner's concerns
1. gap between uprights allowing passage
“The average space between the uprights on the parapet on the aqueduct is 195mm whilst the current industry standard is 110mm as a result of which there exists a risk that a person might be able to pass between them”
2. upright detachment
“the upright became detached as a result of a lifting action which dis-engaged the nib on the bottom of the upright from the socket on the outside of the parapet”
3. inadequate testing processes
“the testing processes currently adopted (in regard to the matters detailed above) are inadequate to ensure that the uprights are properly engaged at all times”