CROSS: Rotting plywood decking on grandstand

Author: Confidential Reporting on Safer Structures

Date published

1 July 2022

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CROSS: Rotting plywood decking on grandstand

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Confidential Reporting on Safer Structures
Date published
1 July 2022
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Free
The Structural Engineer
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Confidential Reporting on Safer Structures

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, Issue 7, 2022, Page(s) 18-19

Date published

1 July 2022

Author

Confidential Reporting on Safer Structures

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, Issue 7, 2022, Page(s) 18-19

Price

Free

As the summer event season gets under way in the UK, we present a CROSS safety report highlighting the need for robust inspections of temporary demountable structures.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
18-19
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Timber Temporary & Demountable Safety Professional Guidance Issue 7

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