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Polyethylene pipework handrails
A reporter raises concerns about the use of polyethylene pipework being used as handrails on sites.
1 October 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 373
Region: CROSS-UK
Glazing design and horizontal barrier loading
A reporter shares problems they have encountered with barrier loading requirements on a curtain walling glazing system.
1 July 2020
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 899
Region: CROSS-UK
High rise balustrade design
Wind loads used in design of balustrades on high-rise buildings (particularly those with glass infill panels) may need to be increased around the edges of the building.
1 August 2020
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 938
Region: CROSS-AUS
Inadequate balustrade testing
Concerns are raised about the adequacy of tests being carried out on balustrade systems and the reporter feels the information provided often leaves a lot to be desired.
1 July 2016
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 584
Region: CROSS-UK
Inadequate design of cantilever glass barriers
A reporter has observed a growing number of cases where cantilever glass balustrades in public buildings are, in their view, inadequately designed.
1 April 2018
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 735
Region: CROSS-UK
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