WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a male painter in his 60’s who was involved in an incident at Mandurah last week.
The male painter in his 60s was working from an A-frame ladder on Thursday when he fell, suffering critical injuries. He passed away today.
WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incidents of a similar nature.
WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North said the man’s death was a tragedy and relayed her sincere condolences to his family and friends.
WorkSafe is also investigating an incident in which a young worker suffered serious injuries when he fell approximately nine metres at a community centre in Brentwood, also on Thursday.
In December WorkSafe released a Safety Bulletin on falls through fragile roofing. The bulletin is available on WorkSafe’s website.
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