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Fatality: Fall from scaffold opening/breakdown in co-ordination/communication

Attached is a safety circular issued by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower, which has been passed to us by a member. Although the notice is from last year, the company has re-issued it as a reminder to its personnel. The incident involves a number of safety issues including working at height, communication, lighting and management of change.

Safety Event

Published: 1 December 2004
Download: IMCA SF 10/04

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