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#1 Posted : 01 February 2005 11:52:00(UTC)
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Posted By Stephen_S_Edwards Synopsis: Demolition being carried out to a 2 storey buiding. High reach machine in operation, crunching away at floors and internal walls. Scaffolded to all elevations to roof level for hand work. High reach 'munches' through a floor which kicks a front elevation second floor wall out. Results in a large piece of masonry hitting the scaffold (mainly bracing and standards) and falling to the floor, within the confines of the site boundary. No injuries, no-one in the vicinity. Masonry and brickwork that fell - less than 5 tonne. The scaffold (over 5 metres)remained in tact, except for the bay where it was struck, where some standards and bracing were damaged. The scaffold was also kicked out where the masonry struck, but did not fall. More info and pictures are available if necessary. I believe this is on the borderline of being a reprtable, which I don't have a problem doing by the way - but do I need to? Comments are welcome
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#2 Posted : 01 February 2005 14:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By Melanie Torrance Don't know if this helps, but RIDDOR states: Dangerous occurrences which are reportable except in relation to offshore workplaces Collapse of building or structure 18 Any unintended collapse or partial collapse of - (a) any building or structure (whether above or below ground) under construction, reconstruction, alteration or demolition which involves a fall of more than 5 tonnes of material.
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#3 Posted : 01 February 2005 20:44:00(UTC)
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Posted By Laurie Stephen I think I would err on the safe side and report it Laurie
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#4 Posted : 01 February 2005 21:52:00(UTC)
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Posted By David J Bristow Stephen Yes Regards David B PS - you will never get into trouble for reporting something that is not reportable but you will get into trouble if you don’t report something that is reportable – err on the side of caution as one of the previous respondents has stated. Hope this help you!
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#5 Posted : 04 February 2005 21:15:00(UTC)
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Posted By Stuart Nagle Stephen. I personally believe this constitutues a reportable dangerous occurrence and should be reported. Stuart
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