Falling light fixture narrowly misses worker

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While the incident did not result in any injury, it could have caused serious harm

Worksafe's image of the aftermath of the incident.

Worksafe’s image of the aftermath of the incident. | Credits: WA Government

Western Australia work safety regulator Worksafe has urged mine operators to check ageing infrastructure and fit-and-forget installations after an 8kg LED light fixture fell from a workshop’s 5m high ceiling,…

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