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Accidental partial demolition of a beam
During a site visit, the permanent works design engineer noticed that hydro-demolition of the end of a floor supporting beam had taken place out of sequence. This introduced a pattern of bending moments and shear forces that were not considered in the original design.
6 April 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 855
Region: CROSS-UK
Vertical cross bracing unbolted on-site
A reporter came across a situation where a vertical cross bracing member of a temporary steel frame structure had been unbolted on-site.
10 February 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 861
Region: CROSS-UK
Contractor notches steel transfer beam
A transfer beam with 50mm thick flanges supporting a four-storey building was notched, without approval from the design engineer, to accommodate suspended ceiling fixings.
29 March 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 829
Region: CROSS-UK
Steelwork splices do not match design calculations
Remedial works had to be carried out after it was found that steelwork splices on site did not match calculations which were retrospectively provided by a contractor.
29 March 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 916
Region: CROSS-UK
Inadequate temporary works on domestic project
An example of inadequate temporary works on a project, and problems reporting the safety issue to the authorities.
14 December 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1044
Region: CROSS-UK
Unsafe working platform
A reporter came across an access platform supported next to an excavated foundation with unstable sides while carrying out an inspection on site.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1019
Region: CROSS-UK
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
Column stability during erection
A reporter highlights the importance of ensuring steel columns are temporarily supported until they are sufficiently tied and supported by the permanent structure.
13 December 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1038
Region: CROSS-UK
Fire compartmentation detailing issues
Two reports have been received concerning fire compartmentation detailing issues; one on the incorrect installation of fire batts and the other on the incorrect use of intumescent material.
18 August 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1039
Region: CROSS-UK
Roof collapse at a social club
This is a report about a roof collapse that occurred, in about 1985, because only half as many parallel faced timber roof trusses were installed as there should have been.
30 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 942
Region: CROSS-UK