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June 29, 2017

SafeWork NSW Announces Construction Industry Safety Crackdown

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SafeWork NSW has today announced a safety crackdown on the construction industry, following a recent spike in serious injuries to workers on Sydney building sites.

In the past week alone, three workers sustained injuries in falls from heights on construction sites across Sydney, including one fatality at Lidcombe. Between January and May 2017, at least 13 construction workers were killed or seriously injured in falls.

Read the full article here: SafeWork NSW Announces Construction Industry Safety Crackdown

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