An article on SafetyCulture.com.au recently highlighted the importance of controlling fire and explosion risks on construction sites. In addition to the significant damage to property, more importantly lives are at risk. A company or person conducting a business must prevent…
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Controlling Fire and Explosion Risks on Construction Sites
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: building, Construction, explosion, fire, WH&S, whitecard, workplace health and safety
Sydney Construction Firm Fined for Blast
A Sydney construction firm responsible for the petrol storage tank blast a few years ago has been fined $240,000. The explosion took place at an Eastwood site in July 2013, apparently when an unqualified contractor hired by the company…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: blast, construction firm, explosion, WH&S, White Card, workplace health and safety
Welding Explosion Claims Worker’s Life
When we hear about construction accidents we never consider what if we were the ones that didn’t make it home from work that day. This vintage video of a welder killed when the drum he was working on exploded, should…
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