Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety (CROSS)

The majority of projects involve digging holes in the ground for basements, foundations or trenches. Obvious hazards are those of side collapse or water inundation – with potentially lethal consequences to people working at depth.

This month's report concerns an unresolved highway bridge inspection assessment with the CROSS Expert Panel urging dialogue with Network Rail's asset manager.

This month's report details the structural damage in a listed building after alterations that involved moving a spine wall and notching timber joists.