Regulator Investigates Safety Incident Following Scaffolding Collapse in Ultimo
What happened
A large section of scaffolding at a building site in Ultimo partially collapsed onto parked cars on Wattle Street in the inner-city suburb of Ultimo on Saturday night. The incident occurred just before 6:45 pm, and no injuries were reported. SafeWork NSW is investigating the incident, which is the second safety incident in the area within weeks, following a wall collapse in August.
From abc.net.au
Why it matters
The regulator said inspectors attended the site and that it had issued regulatory notices, including a prohibition notice to the site managers. The incident highlights concerns regarding the security of structures, as the scaffolding and additional panels were reportedly not secured.
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Who's involved
- UltimoThe location of the incident, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- Fire and Rescue NSWThe government agency responsible for firefighting, rescue and hazmat services in the major cities of New South Wales.
- Powerhouse ParramattaThe venue whose original site was located in the Ultimo district.
- SydneyThe capital city of New South Wales, Australia, where the incident took place.
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