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Company hit with massive fine after scaffolding death tragedy

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A construction company has been fined $900,000 after a scaffolding collapse in Sydney, Australia killing 18-year-old Christopher Cassaniti. The apprentice was killed when the 120ft...

BrandSafway acquires Big City Access

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BrandSafway continues its global growth and expansion with the acquisition of U.S. firm Big City Access. In a move toward continued growth and expansion of...

Companies fined after scaffolder suffers serious chemical burns

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Two New Zealand based businesses have been sentenced for health and safety failings after a scaffolder suffered serious chemical burns to his hands. A court...

Germany: Scaffolding collapse kills 4

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Four workers have been killed in a scaffolding collapse in Southern Germany. The German government has said the incident happened on a building site during...

Australia calls for improved scaffolding safety standards

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An NSW government Minister has called on the industry to improve safety standards in the country or risk heavy fines after a number of...

Contractors Fined for Death of Scaffolder

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Two contractors have been fined just £9,500 by the courts in Hong Kong for the death of a scaffolder. On 27 December 2018 in the...

Worker takes serious fall from scaffolding at Sydney construction site

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A man has taken a serious fall from scaffolding on a construction site in Sydney, Australia this morning. The 35-year-old worker plunged three meters, from...

Australia kicks off scaffold safety campaign

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Construction workers in Australia are being warned of the dangers of tampering with scaffolding. SafeWork NSW is launching Scaff Safe 2020 a new scaffold safety...

Scaffold training centre closed due to Coronavirus

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Overseas training providers Simian Skill has closed its doors with immediate effect to help stop the spread of Coronavirus. The international scaffold training provider based...

BrandSafway elevates U.S. construction site safety

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BrandSafway has introduced the only fully compliant temporary public access stairs and ramp in North America. In partnership with Universal Manufacturing, BrandSafway has launched temporary...
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