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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
Provision for movement in clay brickwork facades
A reporter raises concerns over the detailing and construction of horizontal movement joints in clay brickwork facades.
2 February 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 860
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
Temporary instability of columns
Concerns were raised by a reporter on the temporary stability of concrete columns during construction.
2 February 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 872
Region: CROSS-UK
Collapse of external brick wall during demolition works
A section of an external brick wall of a building collapsed suddenly and unexpectedly part way through a demolition contract.
13 December 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 875
Region: CROSS-UK
Incorrect lifting system used for precast concrete stair elements
A reporter was asked to inspect a precast concrete stair unit which was exhibiting cracking around the lifting anchor locations after being de-moulded.
13 December 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 883
Region: CROSS-UK
Failure of beams in listed building
Conversion and refurbishment work on a listed building led to structural failures of beams and subsequent difficulties in resolving safety matters between the various agencies involved.
30 July 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1016
Region: CROSS-UK
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
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