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Incorrectly fixed sheets blow off parapet

This report concerns aluminium coping sheets that blew off the parapet of a block of flats under construction. The reporter says a fierce wind blew off several sheets which fell to the ground about 9m below. A building and a car were damaged but thankfully no one was hurt, although the potential for personal injury or death was significant.

Stress fracture on temporary compact stairs

A stress fracture to a temporary access compact stair unit was identified on site by a scaffold manager.

Wrong length blind bolts lead to unsafe bridge structure

Bridge strengthening being carried out using blind bolts left a structure in an unsafe condition with traffic loading on it.

Toughened glass failures

The number of failures of heat-soaked toughened glass leads to a finding that the glass produced by some processors has not been properly heat-soaked and is therefore much more likely to shatter in use.

Misleading instructions for a structural component

A reporter confirms the difficulty encountered whilst endeavouring to ensure cast-in insulated connectors supporting a parapet wall and balustrade were properly fixed.

Stone cladding panel concerns

A reporter is concerned in respect of the risk of failure of stone cladding panels.

Trench sheet naming confusion

A reporter involved with temporary works design has been made aware that there are two suppliers providing a trench sheet under the same name.

Cladding and decking certification

A supplier of materials refuses to provide their potential clients with their products’ Reaction to Fire Class.

Specifying resin by colour causes confusion

A mistake occurred on-site when resin for fixings was selected by colour of packaging rather than by colour of resin. The actual resin used did not reach sufficient strength and the installed fixing failed under a pull test.

Safety concern for outdoor video screens

This report is to raise concerns about the suitability of video screen support systems being used outdoors for public displays.

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Incorrectly fixed sheets blow off parapet

Stress fracture on temporary compact stairs

Wrong length blind bolts lead to unsafe bridge structure

Toughened glass failures

Misleading instructions for a structural component

Stone cladding panel concerns

Trench sheet naming confusion

Cladding and decking certification

Specifying resin by colour causes confusion

Safety concern for outdoor video screens

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