Wednesday, November 28, 2012

NTEU Media release for public inquiry

National Tertiary Education Union

"The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is calling for a public inquiry, following yesterday's fire and collapse of a construction crane at the University of Technology Sydney. "

“A small fire on the platform of the crane very quickly became an uncontrollable inferno. On the site below steel fixers continued to work. Workers from the site said they were instructed by their supervisor not to stop work. There was no evidence of an emergency system in place – no audible alert or siren and no evidence of an organised evacuation. Workers continued to stay on site even as fire brigade and emergency services arrived. It was truly horrifying.”



Additional information is being sought by Workcover.

WorkCover is seeking any information about the state of the crane prior to its collapse. This can be provided by contacting WorkCover on 13 10 50.

www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-03/tests-begin-on-crane-after-dramatic-collapse/4404084

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