Cranes Australia reveals ratchet straps were used when glass fell on workers
Three workers were hurt after two bundles of glass dropped from a crane at a government-funded site in Albury, and photos show ratchet straps were used to lift the panels.
A crane accident on the New South Wales-Victoria border left three men injured when glass panels fell onto them at a publicly funded project in Albury. Images of the scene indicate that ratchet straps were employed to secure the glass during the lift. SafeWork NSW has opened an investigation into the incident. One of the injured, a man in his 20s, remains in critical condition at a hospital.
Why it matters
The crash raises questions about safety standards for lifting heavy glass on construction sites.
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