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Corrosion concerns on a pedestrian bridge
A reporter is concerned about a pedestrian bridge that may have reduced load capacity due to corrosion at the root of cantilever supports.
17 February 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1161
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
Viaduct survey concerns
A reporter raises concerns about a small four span brickwork railway viaduct that has been degrading for some time.
1 January 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 346
Region: CROSS-UK
Fall of bridge deck support due to bolt over-tightening
A 7t steel frame designed to temporarily support part of a bridge deck during bearing refurbishments work fell from height as it was about to be lowered some 21m to the ground.
1 January 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 216
Region: CROSS-UK
Spalling concrete falling from motorway bridge
A major infrastructure owner reports on how an incident occurred at a motorway overbridge resulting in a piece of spalling concrete falling onto the carriageway and striking a vehicle.
1 October 2015
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 524
Region: CROSS-UK
Fall of material from bridge soffit
Several reports about materials falling from bridges have been sent by a bridge owner.
1 July 2016
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 549
Region: CROSS-UK
Deflection of bridge girder under load
A report was received from a bridge examiner to say outer main girder of a short span railway bridge was moving up to 30mm under load.
1 July 2016
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 557
Region: CROSS-UK
Defects found in previously repaired bridge
While carrying out strengthening work on a bridge, there was concern that by removing the non-structural encasement, alternative load paths had been removed.
1 April 2016
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 564
Region: CROSS-UK
Structures at risk from scour and erosion
Following some recent structural failures, a reporter is concerned that asset owners may not fully realise risks associated with scour and erosion.
1 January 2020
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 617
Region: CROSS-UK
Hidden defects in railway masonry arch viaducts
A reporter raises concern about the sell-off of spaces under railway arches, as it may become difficult to carry out future inspections and maintenance.
1 April 2019
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 764
Region: CROSS-UK
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