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One dead in Hong Kong scaffolding collapse

A large scaffold on a tower block in Hong Kong has collapsed onto a busy street killing a female worker and trapping others. The bamboo...
Europe

BrandSafway takes over German scaffolding firm

BrandSafway has announced the acquisition of German scaffolding business Gerüstbau Muehlhan. Owners of Lyndon SGB and many others, BrandSafway has acquired the business in a...
Europe

Eurodile expands after acquiring Pilosio Group

Italian scaffolding rental and services specialist Euroedile has acquired formwork and scaffolding manufacturer Pilosio Group. The deal worth €8 million will bring together Eurodile’s 53...
Australia & New Zealand

Company hit with massive fine after scaffolding death tragedy

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...
South America

BrandSafway acquires Big City Access

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...
Australia & New Zealand

Companies fined after scaffolder suffers serious chemical burns

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...
Europe

Germany: Scaffolding collapse kills 4

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 & New Zealand

Australia calls for improved scaffolding safety standards

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

Contractors Fined for Death of Scaffolder

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...
Australia & New Zealand

Worker takes serious fall from scaffolding at Sydney construction site

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...
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