Ad
Thursday, September 25, 2025
17.7 C
London

The Voice of Scaffolding Since 2008  U.K. Edition

Trainee Scaffolder Falls To Death At Sydney Construction Site

- Advertisement -

scaffolder death

Trainee Scaffolder plunges to his death after 30 meter fall in Barangaroo near Sydney Harbour, Australia.

The trainee scaffolder in his 30’s fell from scaffolding on the construction site after only being on the job for two weeks reports say. The man had been on the Koori Job Ready Programme, which helps train up young aboriginal people for the construction industry.

Emergency services were called to the site at about 8:30am (AEDT) The Ambulance Service says the man’s colleagues performed CPR until they arrived. Paramedics pronounced him dead a short time later.

Police are investigating the possibility the scaffolder had suffered a medical problem before he fell.

Reports also suggest there is inadequate supervision at the Lend Lease Barangaroo construction site.

Union officials said about 500 workers had stopped work because of the accident. They would meet again on Friday morning before deciding if they would return this week.

Barangaroo is the site of a controversial waterfront development on Sydney Harbour which will include commercial offices, apartment buildings and a casino.

- Advertisement -

Popular Categories

Latest Magazine

Most Read This Week

Scaffolding work pipeline shrinks as construction starts drop 22%

Construction project starts have collapsed 22% with contract awards...

AT-PAC accelerates European expansion with strategic German launch

Scaffolding specialist establishes key operations in Germany as part...

Scaffolding industry celebrates at Manchester awards night

The UK scaffolding and access industry gathered in Manchester...

ScaffEx25 sets new attendance record in Manchester

ScaffEx25 has smashed previous records, drawing nearly 2,400 visitors...

Scottish scaffolding apprentices to compete at ScaffChamp 2026

A team of young scaffolders from Scotland and Northern...

Related Articles

Scaffolder’s Epic Munro Challenge Captured in BBC Documentary

Scotland — A Scottish scaffolder has captured national attention after the BBC aired a documentary following his extraordinary eight-year mission to descend all 282 of Scotland’s Munros — with his mountain bike. Sean Green,...
- Advertisements -

Latest Topics

Scaffolders voted UK’s toughest trade

Scaffolders have been crowned the UK’s toughest trade by...

Company fined after worker dies in six-foot scaffold fall

A Lancashire sign-fitting company and its director have been...

ScaffEx25 sets new attendance record in Manchester

ScaffEx25 has smashed previous records, drawing nearly 2,400 visitors...

Scaffolding makes historic debut at WorldSkills Ireland 2025

Young scaffolders showcase their expertise as the trade is...
- Advertisement -