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Report Claims Construction Workers on Government Transport Projects Stressed and Overworked

Posted on 18/06/2019 by Peter Cutforth

A report has revealed that white-collar workers working on the Andrews government’s huge pipeline of transport projects are being overworked to the point of near breakdown. The report showed stress and anxiety levels worse than that of many psychiatric patients.…

Earthmoving Company Has Been Fined $90,000 After A Worker Crushed

Posted on 24/05/2019 by Peter Cutforth

The crushing incident involving a dump truck in 2016 has cost an earthmoving company $90,000. A 26 year old worker was underneath the body of the dump truck when the incident occurred. The Sydney-based earthmoving company supplies civil construction and…

Construction Worker’s Skull Pierced by Steel Rod and He Miraculously Survives

Posted on 23/05/2019 by Peter Cutforth

A construction worker from central India recently survived a horrific workplace accident that resulted in him being impaled through the skull with an iron rod. The 21 year old worker was busy on site when he fell into a well…

Forklift Rollover Incident involving Sydney Construction Worker

Posted on 10/04/2019 by Peter Cutforth

A construction worker on Sydney’s north shore has been injured in an incident involving a forklift. Reports say the forklift rolled on top of the man and a specialist operation team from NSW Ambulance had to be called in. Emergency…

Overdue Pay Prompts Construction Worker to Destroy Newly Built Hotel Lobby

Posted on 24/02/2019 by Peter Cutforth

A dispute over pay led to serious destruction at a site in the UK. a construction worker went to extreme measures when he wasn’t paid on time, destroying the lobby of a newly built hotel. Police are investigating after the…

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Workers Sustains Serious Arm Injury on Work Site – Investigation Underway

Posted on 14/01/2019 by Peter Cutforth

Reports have emerged of a workplace accident at a tunnel project in Perth, prompting a WorkSafe WA investigation. The incident involved a worker who suffered a serious arm injury while working on the tunnel project at the end of 2018.…

Construction Worker Dies after Trench Accident near Melbourne

Posted on 07/09/2018 by Peter Cutforth

Another construction accident has taken place, this time on a Melbourne construction site. A worker has been killed in a trench accident at a housing estate building site. It is believed the man fell into the 2×8/10 metre trench. Emergency…

Here’s Why Quitting Smoking Is Good for Your Health

Posted on 05/09/2018 by Peter Cutforth

Smoking is common amongst construction workers but as we become more conscious about taking care of our health, smoking is something we should also address. Although prolonged smoking’s effects on the body are well documented, there are some mind-blowing and…

Man Falls Three Metres on Construction Site

Posted on 22/08/2018 by Peter Cutforth

Falls from rooftops seem to be a common occurrence in the construction sector despite how well known the risks are. Yet another incident has taken place in which a man in his twenties was injured. The man was working at…

Construction Worker Critical After Perth Tunnel Incident

Posted on 04/08/2018 by Peter Cutforth

An accident has taken place on one of Perth’s biggest construction sites, the Forrestfield Airport rail link tunnel. A 35 year old construction worker is in hospital, fighting for his life after being injured inside the tunnel when a high…