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SAA and SARNZ Join Forces to Raise Industry Standards

The Scaffolding Association Australia (SAA) and Scaffolding, Access, and Rigging New Zealand (SARNZ) have embarked on an innovative partnership to enhance safety, promote excellence,...

Safety Reset Called on Major Queensland Rail Project After Scaffolders Serious Fall

The Transport Minister of Queensland, Mark Bailey, has demanded a comprehensive “safety reset” at the largest public transport project in the state, the $6.3bn...

Australia Forms National Scaffolding Association

The Scaffolding Association of Queensland (SAQ) has officially transitioned to the Scaffolding Association of Australia (SAA), effective immediately, marking a significant stride in national...

Scaffolding company pleads guilty for death of teen apprentice

A scaffolding company involved in a major scaffolding collapse in Sydney, Australia which killed a teenage apprentice has pleaded guilty to offences. Synergy Scaffolding Services...

Scaffolder suffers horrific injures after massive electric shock

A scaffolder who suffered a severe electric shock on-site in West Auckland, New Zealand has come off life support despite suffering horrific injuries.  Jahden Nelson,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Australia kicks off scaffold safety campaign

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...

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