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Architectural panel acting as barrier
A reporter came across a scenario on site where an architectural decorative panel was acting as a barrier during the construction stage without being designed to act as one.
6 April 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 927
Region: CROSS-UK
Control of temporary works excavation
Poor, high-water content excavated material, slipped into a 15-20m deep borrow pit. The material had slipped to the bottom of the pit partially burying excavation, crushing and screening equipment. If this slip had occurred during working hours, the impact could have been very serious.
17 November 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1146
Region: CROSS-UK
Use of temporary barriers to control access to hazards
This report highlights the risks associated with the use of temporary barriers to control access to unsafe workplaces. It discusses the issues when scaffolding is used as a barrier, and that this should only be considered for use as a short-term temporary barrier.
25 November 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 980
Region: CROSS-AUS
Unsafe excavation practices
A builder undermined the existing footing of a masonry wall without being aware of the risks.
30 July 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1026
Region: CROSS-UK
Grouting of joints between load-bearing prefabricated concrete members
This report highlights the risk of failure if grouted joints between load-bearing prefabricated concrete members are not designed and installed correctly.
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 961
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
Collapse of a reinforcing cage
The reinforcing cage to a blade pier for an overpass bridge collapsed without warning when nearing completion.
1 August 2020
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 941
Region: CROSS-AUS
Design and erection of prefabricated (precast) concrete
A correspondent considers that there should always be an experienced temporary works designer for prefabricated concrete structures as many structural engineers do not consider the erection methodology when designing such structures.
1 February 2020
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 871
Region: CROSS-AUS
Principal designers’ obligations for temporary works
A correspondent believes that the new BS5975 standard places some onerous temporary work duties on the principal designer.
1 January 2020
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 870
Region: CROSS-UK
Collapsed scaffolding
A reporter highlights how, following modest levels of snow fall in the winter, scaffolding erected in order to support a temporary roof collapsed inwards.
1 October 2019
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 730
Region: CROSS-UK
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