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workplace burns

Worker Burnt in Gas Explosion

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued an incident alert after a worker suffered significant burns while lighting a gas deep fryer. Although it happened in Queensland, the fuel-gas risks apply to any workplace that uses gas, and it’s a... Read More

Two Workers Sustain Severe Burns During Waterproofing

Earlier this year, two workers at a Queensland construction site suffered severe burn injuries during a flash fire incident. They were applying waterproofing to a structure using materials that release flammable vapours at ambient temperatures. A temporary covered enclosure was... Read More