Safety Alert
Deterioration and failure of cold / frozen food store ceilings
Deterioration and failure of cold / frozen food store ceilings
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- CON4-2010
- Inspection and MaintenanceStructural and Asset Integrity
- CorrosionFalls from heightMaterial fatigueStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceWorking at height
- Exclusion zonesFall prevention
- Construction
Summary
HSE alert following a fatal frozen-food-store ceiling failure involving insulation panels secured with engineering-grade plastic bolts. Tests identified bolt fatigue and corrosion, while some failed fixings showed no obvious signs. Recommendations address fragile ceilings, access restrictions, inspection from underneath, loading guidance and independently supported walkways where frequent access is required.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Material fatigue; metal fatigue.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
Summary
Safety alert concerning deterioration and failure risks affecting ceilings in cold and frozen food stores.
CON4-2010. Themes: inspection and maintenance, structural and asset integrity.