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Brick slips falling from height
A reporter describes cases of brick slips falling from height due to adhesive failures and considers that there is a danger to the public.
13 August 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1017
Region: CROSS-UK
Preparation of holes in concrete for chemical anchors
Reinforcement intended to be resin anchored into concrete was not anchored, because the resin did not cure, due to contamination within the holes.
6 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1096
Region: CROSS-UK
Design of internal partitions for horizontal loads
This report draws attention to the requirement for internal partitions to be designed for horizontal loads from wind and seismic effects in accordance with Section B of the Australian National Construction Code (NCC).
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1000
Region: CROSS-AUS
The use of cast-in ferrules as structural connections
This report highlights several problems that can arise with structural connections between elements when cast-in ferrules (also known as threaded inserts) are used for the anchorage of reinforcing bars.
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 993
Region: CROSS-AUS
Steel truss failure during lifting operation
The lifting operation for a 40m long span steel truss had to be abandoned after the localised failure of a joint.
13 December 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1035
Region: CROSS-UK
Failure of metal cladding panels on bridges
This report discusses the findings of an investigation into the causes of the failure of metal cladding panels on a bridge parapet and provides recommendations concerning the use of pop rivets to fix such panels.
23 February 2024
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 944
Region: CROSS-UK
Storm damage to pressed metal roof covering
A modern dwelling with two separate V-shaped roofs sustained damage to the standing seam pressed metal roof covering during two separate weather events.
23 February 2024
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 952
Region: CROSS-UK
Failure of large aluminium composite panel
This report highlights the importance of correctly designed fixings and anchoring systems for cladding panels to buildings to minimize the risk of failure.
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 962
Region: CROSS-AUS
Steel column erection anchoring connection failure injured worker
This report describes how a construction worker was injured during the erection of a steel column due to shortcomings in erection procedures and inadequacies in a column base connection.
10 May 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 992
Region: CROSS-US
Metal cladding panels fail and fall to ground
During high winds, a number of metal cladding panels failed and fell to the ground from a tall commercial building in a major UK city.
26 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1134
Region: CROSS-UK