WorkSafe investigates death of worker at West Perth

Issue Date: - Tuesday, 11 November 2008

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 29-year-old worker at a construction site in West Perth this afternoon.

The man was believed to have been taking down scaffolding at the site in Hay Street when he fell around 4.5 metres to the ground.

Inspectors are currently on site and will interview witnesses and investigate the circumstances. No further information is available at this stage.

WorkSafe thoroughly investigates serious work-related injuries and deaths in WA with a view to preventing future incidents of a similar nature.

WorkSafe WA Commissioner Nina Lyhne said any work-related death was a tragedy, and relayed her sincere condolences to the man’s family.

Media contact: Caroline De Vaney 9327 8744 or 0408 927563 (media enquiries only).