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  • Incident alert

    Worker injured after fall through roof

    A worker sustained an injury in a recent incident when they fell through the roof of an industrial building. It appears they stepped on a plastic roof sheet whilst performing restoration work and fell six metres to the floor.

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    Fatal incident resulting from electric shock injuries

    Earlier this year, an electrical worker received a fatal electric shock while upgrading a split air-conditioning system located on the metal roof of a commercial building. The worker had completed the installation of the compressor unit, mounted the base of the isolating switch, and re-routed several thermoplastic-sheathed cable (TPS) cables into the switch enclosure.

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    Roofer injured after fall at construction site

    A young roofer was seriously injured in an incident after falling approximately 4-5 metres at a construction site.

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    Four workers injured in three separate falls from roofing incidents

    Three recent incidents where workers have suffered serious injuries have highlighted the dangers of falls from heights.

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    Worker fatally injured by gate

    A worker died after a large steel sliding gate fell on him.

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    Two serious incidents involving falls from ladders

    A worker was injured after falling from height at a construction site.

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    Fatal hot work incident

    A person died when a drum exploded unexpectedly at a property.

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    Young worker suffers electric shock

    A worker suffered serious injuries after receiving an electric shock while at a residential construction site.

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    Incidents involving high-pressure water spray equipment on asbestos roofs

    Two recent incidents involving the use of high-pressure water spray equipment on asbestos roofs have resulted in asbestos contaminated dust or debris (ACD) being spread across each of the sites in addition to neighbouring properties. Investigations into both incidents are continuing.

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    Two workers injured in fire and explosion at boatyard

    In a recent incident, two workers suffered serious burns as a result of an explosion and fire at a marine facility. Initial enquiries indicate both workers were installing inboard marine engines into the floor of a boat located on a hardstand at the time. At some point during the installation process, the workers undertook testing of the engines using an auxiliary fuel tank as it appears the main petrol tanks were disconnected. At some point during the testing process, for reasons yet to be established, an explosion and fire occurred resulting in serious burns to both workers. Investigations are continuing.

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    Three incidents involving electric shock when plant contacted or came within striking distance of overhead powerlines

    In December 2023, a worker at a civil construction site received an electric shock when the mobile plant he was operating contacted overhead powerlines. Early investigations have found that the male worker was revived after treatment and transported to hospital.

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    Person electrocuted digging trench

    In May 2023, a person was electrocuted while attempting to repair a water leak in an underground pipe. Early enquiries indicated that the person unearthed a black poly water pipe believed to be the water pipe that required repair, and then cut into it using conduit shears.