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Concern about foundations to telecoms masts
Concerns are raised about a potential safety problem with the design and construction of ‘root’ foundations for telecom poles.
1 January 2018
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 690
Region: CROSS-UK
Collapse of lifting tackle connected by threaded bar
A reporter describes how a set of 3t chain blocks and a 1m length of 20mm diameter threaded bar failed and fell from a height of 5m.
1 October 2018
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 692
Region: CROSS-UK
Major UK steel manufacturer talks about steel substitution
A correspondent is concerned that cold formed S235 steel is being used in place of hot formed S355 steel, as this can have dangerous implications.
1 January 2019
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 761
Region: CROSS-UK
Widespread fire safety failings in residential blocks
A reporter highlights fire safety issues that were found during investigations of building defects in residential blocks.
1 January 2018
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 706
Region: CROSS-UK
Dangerous balcony construction
During an investigation of a balcony construction, a reporter discovered serious inadequacies related to a total lack of coordination between sub-contract work packages coupled with a lack of appropriate supervision.
1 January 2018
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 694
Region: CROSS-UK
Risk of fire spread through service ducts
A reporter highlights that the risk of spread of smoke, hot gases and flames due to deficiencies in service ducts is an important subject that needs detailed investigation.
1 January 2018
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 707
Region: CROSS-UK
The role of District Surveyors
A reporter highlights how, under the London Building Acts 1930, District Surveyors were appointed to supervise construction and enforce regulations.
1 January 2018
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 713
Region: CROSS-UK
Common use of S235 cold rolled steel instead of S355 hot rolled steel
It has come to a reporter's attention that some local fabricators are purchasing S235 cold rolled hollow sections rather than the specified S355 hot rolled sections, as they are easier and cheaper to obtain.
1 April 2018
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 740
Region: CROSS-UK