“Failure to do so could lead to the bolt connection failing, with catastrophic consequences,” the document says. It says that the information is issued without prejudice to any ongoing investigation.
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The UK Health and Safety Executive has issued a technical alert to tower crane firms to ensure that high-tensile bolts used on masts, jibs and slew rings are correctly installed and tensioned.
“Failure to do so could lead to the bolt connection failing, with catastrophic consequences,” the document says. It says that the information is issued without prejudice to any ongoing investigation.
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