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WorkSafe shuts down another site

A KENOSS construction site in Molongo was shut down today by ACT WorkSafe.

The closure follows an incident at another Kenoss worksite last Friday, where a worker was found collapsed beside his tip truck.

“After visiting the site in Molonglo, WorkSafe ACT found a number of safety concerns,” ACT Work Safety Commissioner Mark McCabe said.

“The recent incident at Kenoss’ Turner site is a stark reminder of just how dangerous construction work can be.

“Kenoss’ work at Molonglo will stay closed until we are fully satisfied with the safety systems in place on site.”

The notice prohibits all work by Kenoss on the site until such time that WorkSafe ACT is satisfied with the systems of work in place.

“Safety must always be of the utmost importance in these matters. Families and friends of ACT workers have a right to expect that they will return home safely at the end of the day,” Mr McCabe said.

“The WorkSafe ACT investigation into the Turner incident is continuing. It is important that we find out how that accident happened, whether it could have been avoided, and what should be done to prevent such accidents happening again elsewhere.”

More information at www.worksafe.act.gov.au


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