"had fallen 12m, slamming headfirst into the concrete floor....."

The maintenance, repair and replacement of roofing is commonplace at our workplaces throughout our industry. Here is a recent story emphasizing the hazard of workers being on workplace rooves.

A sheet-metal worker was critically injured after landing head-first on concrete in a 12m fall.

911 spokesperson said they received reports of an industrial incident in a factory, shortly after 11am on Tuesday.

“Reports indicate a worker changing metal roof sheeting had fallen through at a joint between two sheets. The patient, an adult male about 30 years of age, had fallen 12m, slamming headfirst into the concrete floor.”

Despite having worn a harness which was connected to a lead line, the lead line was apparently not under tension.

“The man was stabilised by a 911 emergency care practitioner and transported by ambulance to hospital,” said 911 spokesperson.

We pray that this injured worker recovers fully from their injuries.

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