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Tension cable and rod connectors
In a number of instances, suspension fork connectors for high strength steel bars (cables or rods) acting in tension have failed at loads well below the intended design capacity or have been found to be substandard either during construction or in service.
1 August 2012
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
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.
25 May 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1180
Region: CROSS-UK
Anomalous documentation for proprietary products
CROSS has become aware of a number of instances where certification accompanying proprietary products has stated compliance with standards or specified requirements, but the products have been found not to be in accordance with specification.
1 February 2013
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Incorrect use of timber joist hanger
A reporter has become aware of another collapse resulting from the incorrect use of proprietary timber joist hangers in housing construction.
1 January 2008
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 95
Region: CROSS-UK
Lifting bolt failure
A major contractor reported an incident that had occurred in which a threaded eyebolt failed during an operation to lift a section of stonework into place.
1 July 2008
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 110
Region: CROSS-UK
Adapted masonry support props
Another reporter gives their experience on the use of adapted masonry support props.
1 November 2006
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 58
Region: CROSS-UK
Plastic spacers in slabs
A reporter has spotted plastic rails about 1.5 m long being used to support the bottom rebar mat of a slab.
1 July 2015
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 431
Region: CROSS-UK
Structural bolts and CE marking - advice wanted
A reporter seeks advice in relation to the required documents for purchasing and using structural bolts.
1 April 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 416
Region: CROSS-UK
Mobile message board in strong wind
A reporter raises concerns over mobile message boards adjacent to motorways after one moved into the motorway lane in windy conditions.
1 January 2015
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 437
Region: CROSS-UK
Certification of steel sheet piling
A Government Agency raises concerns about the authenticity of documents provided for steel sheet piles produced by an overseas manufacturer.
1 January 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 331
Region: CROSS-UK