Immediate actions
- define and secure the affected area;
- prevent additional loading or irreversible work;
- record the actual condition before alteration;
- identify temporary support or monitoring needs;
- set clear technical criteria for release of work.
Risk control
Pause only the work affected by unresolved structural risk
When evidence is incomplete or a deviation may affect stability, strength or the safety of subsequent operations, the affected zone should be controlled until an authorised decision is issued.