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Work Safety Alert (Text Version) - 2023

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You can browse the relevant Work Safety Alert by clicking on the individual item in the table below. 

Date Accident at Work
December 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (200.59 KB)
Struck by a Metal BlockThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (200.59 KB)
December 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (151.62 KB)
Trapped by Collapsed Lower Deck LoaderThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (151.62 KB)
December 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (198.39 KB)
Trapped between a Refuse Container Tractor and a Refuse TipperThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (198.39 KB)
December 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (187.85 KB)
Fallen from Metal StructureThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (187.85 KB)
December 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (337.67 KB)
Suspected Electrocution while Conducting Electrical Wiring WorkThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (337.67 KB)
November 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (184.56 KB)
Fallen from Tail Lift of a TruckThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (184.56 KB)
November 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (152.78 KB)
Trapped between Two ExcavatorsThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (152.78 KB)
November 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (180.19 KB)
Tripped Over and Slammed into a WallThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (180.19 KB)
November 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (184.10 KB)
Struck by Falling Metal FinThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (184.10 KB)
November 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (324.82 KB)
Pressed by Demolition DebrisThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (324.82 KB)
October 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (152.30 KB)
A Worker Fallen into Sea from a DockThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (152.30 KB)
October 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (107.93 KB)
Fallen from a Cable TrayThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (107.93 KB)
September 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (94.86 KB)
Struck to Death by an Overturned Precast Concrete Wall PanelThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (94.86 KB)
September 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (277.20 KB)
Gas Poisoning in Underground Cooling MainThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (277.20 KB)
September 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (66.54 KB)
Knocked Down by VehicleThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (66.54 KB)
September 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (168.58 KB)
Suspected Electrocution while Dismantling a Cable from a SwitchboardThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (168.58 KB)
August 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (158.28 KB)
Pressed to Death by Collapsed WallThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (158.28 KB)
August 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (169.09 KB)
Suspected Electrocution while Relocating Electrical InstallationsThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (169.09 KB)
August 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (118.86 KB)
Fallen with a Toppled Mobile Elevating Work PlatformThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (118.86 KB)
July 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (274.86 KB)
Use of Chemicals Inside a Water TankThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (274.86 KB)
Jun 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (109.02 KB)
Fall through a Skylight OpeningThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (109.02 KB)
May 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (104.72 KB)
Trapped to Death between a Forklift Truck and an Power-operated Elevating Work PlatformThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (104.72 KB)
May 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (154.43 KB)
Fallen from a Metal Access TowerThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (154.43 KB)
May 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (108.55 KB)
Attacked by Bees/ WaspsThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (108.55 KB)
May 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (163.49 KB)
Run Over to Death by a Rubber Tyred Gantry CraneThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (163.49 KB)
April 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (101.29 KB)
Fall into a Lift Well of an Office BuildingThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (101.29 KB)
March 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (109.29 KB)
Fall through a Floor OpeningThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (109.29 KB)
March 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (118.76 KB)
Fall from HeightThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (118.76 KB)
February 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (71.90 KB)
Fall Over Parapet WallThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (71.90 KB)
January 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (159.62 KB)
Fell Together with a Collapsed Metal PlatformThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (159.62 KB)
January 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (184.30 KB)
Fallen From a TruckThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (184.30 KB)
January 2023This link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (71.13 KB)
Trapped by the Mixer Arm of a Mixing MachineThis link will open in a new window
( PDF ) (71.13 KB)

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DISCLAIMER

This Work Safety Alert ("the Alert") is issued at the earliest possible opportunity after a serious accident with a view to drawing the attention of interested parties to the general safety precautionary measures necessary to protect people engaging in similar work activities. The material contained in the Alert constitutes general guidance only. It does not reduce, limit, or replace, any legal obligations upon any person to comply with any statutory duties under relevant legislation. Users such as Managers and Supervisors should make their own evaluation of the information contained in the Alert to determine if it can be applied to their own situations and practices. The Labour Department does NOT accept any responsibilities for any loss or damage resulting from the use of or failure to use of the information on the Alert.