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26/02/2026

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

This was before safety regulations stepped up. Be thankful they did.
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This photo is from Wittenoom in the Pilbara, 1962. Blokes shoveling raw blue asbestos into 44 gallon drums as fast as they could. No masks, no PPE, nothing. Crowds standing around watching while the dust just hung in the air.

They used to run these as competitions. Whoever filled their drum first won. Just a bit of fun apparently.

Wittenoom was a crocidolite mine run by CSR from 1943 to 1966. Around 7,000 workers went through that site and another 13,000 lived in the town. They used blue asbestos on the roads, in the school playgrounds, even made pits of the stuff for kids to play in. 😬

Every single bloke in this photo except one has since died from asbestos related illness. The one survivor, Arthur Della Maddalena, was actually the bloke who won the comp that day. He hasn't been diagnosed with meso but a WA court awarded him compensation in 2004 for the psychological trauma of watching his mates, his colleagues and his own brother all die from it. Living every day wondering if he's next.

The town is basically abandoned now. Government looked into cleaning it up but the contamination is so bad and the cost so high it's still just sitting there.

This is the history of mining in this country. The stuff that happened before anyone gave a damn about safety. Next time someone on site has a whinge about doing a pre-start or wearing their PPE, show them this photo.

We've come a long way but we should never forget the blokes who paid the price so we could have the safety standards we have today. Rest easy fellas. 🙏

30/10/2025

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30/10/2025

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Charges have been laid against a worker after their colleague was crushed while setting up a ute to tow a B-double truck.

27/10/2025

😥 nobody goes to work not expecting to come home.

31/08/2025

When your spotter isn't spotting:
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25/07/2025

Very sad 😢
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Emergency services arrived to find him pinned under the heavy machinery with critical injuries. 📌 DETAILS: tinyurl.com/256mgm3t

18/06/2025

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🔘 MAN DIES FOLLOWING WORKPLACE INCIDENT
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- 6:02PM, Wednesday 18th June

An investigation is underway after a man died at a workplace near Newcastle earlier today.

About 9.20am (Wednesday 18 June 2025), emergency services were called to a worksite near Nelson Bay Road, Williamtown, following reports a man was trapped under equipment.

NSW Ambulance paramedics rendered aid to a man at the scene; however, he was unable to be revived.

While yet to be formally identified, the man is believed to be aged in his 50s.

Police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended and established a crime scene which will be examined by specialist police.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

SafeWork NSW has been notified.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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07/04/2025

Our inspectors are out and about in the Hunter and Central Coast region, making sure constructions workers stay safe and sites meet safety standards.

Last month, they visited 54 construction sites as part of a proactive compliance program, leading to:
📌 95 improvement notices (mostly around site security and signage)
⛔ 28 prohibition notices, (the majority relating to falls from heights)
💰 $9,000 in fines for fall risks
🧠 16 psychosocial risk management checks

Visit our website for information and guidance on how to manage risks on construction sites: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction

29/03/2025

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