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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.
17 November 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1135
Region: CROSS-UK
Local authorities and approved inspectors
A reporter is very concerned that the system of building control where there is competition between local authorities and approved inspectors, has produced a situation where the level of independent inspection has fallen dramatically.
1 July 2007
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 67
Region: CROSS-UK
Defect on site deliberately covered up
A reporter shares an experience they had whilst working for a contractor as an assistant site engineer and provides evidence of the risks associated with the reliance on self-certification of construction.
1 January 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 217
Region: CROSS-UK
Piling platform failure
While back screwing an auger, the ground began to fail under the foot of the rig causing it to sink forwards and collapse.
1 January 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 271
Region: CROSS-UK
Missing rebar identified prior to concrete slab pour
A reporter describes how they often encounter issues such as missing reinforcement while carrying out pre-pour inspections.
1 January 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 310
Region: CROSS-UK
Independence of Approved Inspectors
A reporter believes public awareness should be raised regarding the possibility that building control can be performed under a business to business commercial contract for the interest of someone other than property owners.
1 July 2015
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 507
Region: CROSS-UK