Sentences with phrase «old structures falling»

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The event was held at the Keene Firehouse, a structure constructed in 2013 after the old one fell into Gulf Brook following Irene.

Often described as a Muscovite Eiffel Tower, the 92 - year - old structure had fallen into disrepair since it stopped transmitting TV signals in 2002.

In one study of older adults with an average age of 80, the risk of falling was reduced by 35 % in those who did structured exercises and stayed physically active.

I also have no doubt my criticisms about story structure would fall deaf on the ears of a five year old.

School grounds should be inspected for potential hazards such as: • Verandah poles outside doorways, in thoroughfares or in situations where students are unlikely to see them, especially while running; • Steps and changes in level which are poorly proportioned, difficult to see or lack handrails; • Fencing, gates and railings which students climb and which have structural problems, sharp protrusions, splinters or other hazards; • Trip hazards at ground level — protruding drainage pit covers, irregular paving, cracks or tree roots in thoroughfares, broken off post or other remnants of old structures; • Loose gravely surfaces on slopes and where students run; • Slippery patches which may stay damp in winter; • Rocks which students can fall onto or throw around; • Embankments which students can slip down or which have protruding sharp objects; • Blind corners in busy areas; taps and hoses which are positioned where students play or walk; window glass at low levels through which students could fall; • Holes, cracks or exposed irrigation fixtures in ovals; • Trees or shrubs with poisonous parts, sharp spikes or thorns or branches at eye level; • Splinters and deteriorating timbers in seats, retaining edges and other wooden constructions; • sSeds or other areas with hazardous chemicals or machinery to which students have access; rubbish skips which students can climb into or around, or which place students at risk when trucks enter the school; • Areas within the site used for car parking when students are present; and, • Sporting equipment such as goal posts or basketball rings which have structural or other design or maintenance problems.

The subtle links between the nature of these structures and the show's location (within an old bathhouse, surrounded by changing cubicles) as well as the vast projections of light falling on the photographs from the transparent centre section of the roof above, highlighted the artist's sophisticated skill not only for photography, but also for all - encompassing installation work.

Many of these centuries - old subterranean structures — originally built as large - scale water cisterns to store monsoon rainwaters for later use — have fallen into disuse and disrepair, due to water tables being over-pumped to depletion, and the introduction of modern plumbing.

Perhaps you were given a faulty or old harness before being sent to work on a tall structure, and fell as a result.