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Unprotected deep excavation
On a construction site by a busy main road a reporter saw a deep excavation with no internal temporary works.
1 November 2005
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 16
Region: CROSS-UK
Removal of internal structure
The roof trusses, 6m above the ground floor, had been left supported on props made by nailing floor joists together; one at each party wall position.
1 July 2006
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 46
Region: CROSS-UK
Scaffolds and traffic protection
A reporter is concerned about the lack of consideration shown both in British Standards and industry guidance regarding the risk of impact of vehicles with scaffolds and thereby putting at risk those working on a scaffold.
1 November 2006
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 53
Region: CROSS-UK
Advice wanted by amateur builder
This notice, seen by a reporter, was posted on a DIY website, and whilst it may be apocryphal, it illustrates the type of queries received by local authorities and building regulations officers.
1 January 2009
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 125
Region: CROSS-UK
Concerns on stability require prompt action
A reporter was concerned about overall building stability during an extension and conversion project.
1 January 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 171
Region: CROSS-UK
New basements beneath existing properties
A reporter is concerned about the construction of some basements in London.
1 April 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 297
Region: CROSS-UK
Concerns with propping design to large excavations
Concerns are raised about the design of propping to large excavations and particularly about the design of the connections for a raking prop to a horizontal waler.
1 January 2019
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 298
Region: CROSS-UK
Steel stud failures during bridge construction
This report concerns the failure of a steel studs during construction works on a new bridge associated with major road improvements.
1 October 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 332
Region: CROSS-UK
Lack of experience on steel column erection
A reporter highlights how works progressed on site without a detailed method statement being provided by the contractor even though it had been requested.
1 April 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 324
Region: CROSS-UK
Lack of control on site when underpinning
The concern is in relation to the sequencing of construction and the lack of control on site from competent persons during underpinning works.
1 October 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 241
Region: CROSS-UK
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