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When things go wrong

Everyday we see safety hazards and accidents on building sites throughout Western Australia. Many of these are avoidable. Unfortunately, there are still too many injuries and deaths related to unsafe work practices.

It’s a fact that union sites are considered to be safer sites. However where unions are stopped from doing their job is where you’ll find most accidents happening.

Here’s a selection of photo’s that depict some of the most typical things to go wrong on building sites.


Scaffolding
Structure Collapse
After Cyclone George
Arccon Wall Issue
Crane Roll Over 1
Crane Roll Over 2
Hoist Collapse
Scaffold Collapse
Panel Collapse on Truck
Leg Injury
Quickcut
Scaffold Defects
Tilt Up Panel on Truck
Truck
Dogman
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