CROSS Safety Report: The potential impact of scaffolding on fire safety

Author: Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

Date published

11 November 2024

Price
Free
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CROSS Safety Report: The potential impact of scaffolding on fire safety

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Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures
Date published
11 November 2024
Price
Free
The Structural Engineer
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Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 11, 2024, Page(s) 18-19

Date published

11 November 2024

Author

Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 11, 2024, Page(s) 18-19

Price

Free

This month's report discusses the potential fire safety risks of scaffolding when it is present around in-use buildings and the current risk assessment process.

Additional information

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

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Safety Fire Professional Guidance Issue 11

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