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Falsework support to a bridge – a near miss
This report follows the near collapse of a birdcage scaffold falsework structure during an 800 cubic metre concrete pour on a motorway bridge.
1 October 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 333
Region: CROSS-UK
Modifications to balustrades in a shopping centre
A reporter raises concerns about balustrades on a balcony at an existing shopping centre which they feel may not be adequate for their purpose.
1 July 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 336
Region: CROSS-UK
Lifting an unbalanced load
This report relates to the lifting of an item of plant by a tower crane during which the load toppled from the slings causing considerable damage and delay.
1 January 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 320
Region: CROSS-UK
Timber roof truss bracing problem
Lateral movement of the roof tiles on a two-storey mid-terrace house built approximately 35 years ago with a trussed rafter roof led to the discovery of broken bracing.
1 July 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 354
Region: CROSS-UK
Example of small temporary stage structure
This is an example of a small stage that is potentially unstable.
1 January 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 302
Region: CROSS-UK
Lack of control on site when underpinning
The concern is in relation to the sequencing of construction and the lack of control on site from competent persons during underpinning works.
1 October 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 241
Region: CROSS-UK
Litigation on divided responsibilities
Divided design responsibilities, says a reporter, are a common source of litigation.
1 January 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 229
Region: CROSS-UK
Retaining wall concerns and the stance of a local authority
A reporter was asked by a client to assess a retaining wall built on their boundary by a neighbour who had erected a new dwelling. A review of the calculations and a typical section gave serious concern for its strength.
1 July 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 189
Region: CROSS-UK
Asymmetric bridge design and construction – a near miss
During the construction stage of an arch footbridge a design error was identified that had been indirectly revealed by an associated error in construction.
1 October 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 262
Region: CROSS-UK
Rebar cage temporary stability
A reporter describes how on two occasions, on different sites, 6m high rebar cages collapsed under wind loads.
1 October 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 374
Region: CROSS-UK