24 September 2018 / Safety Alert

Masonry Wall Safety

Another uncorefilled masonry wall is blown over on a construction site – as we move to the summer months, winds historically increase considerably and this is s timely reminder of the importance of temporary bracing to these walls.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/construction-worker-crushed-by-falling-wall-at-capalaba/news-story/ca90f208c83588b836e944761364721a

Please ensure we comply with the engineer's requirements for maximum heights of wall construction before corefilling is required as well as temporary bracing required AND the below downloadable guide found in the Doc Library and the WH&S system risk assessment and SWMS.