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Rally for safer work conditions in Queensland
In Brisbane, thousands of construction workers demand improved safety measures following a colleague's tragic death.
In short:
- Workers protested outside Queensland parliament, grieving the loss of Daniel Sa'u, a 29-year-old worker who died of suspected heat stress.
- The CFMEU is urging for a heat stress code of practice, highlighting 25 heat-related hospitalizations since December.
- Daniel Sa'u's widow spoke at the rally, emphasizing the need for change to prevent future tragedies.
Key quote:
"We call on the government to immediately design and implement a heat stroke code of practice for high-risk workers for outdoors for the heat stress."
— Michael Ravbar, CFMEU State Secretary
Why this matters:
This issue underscores the need for stringent safety protocols in high-risk workplaces, particularly in extreme weather conditions. It's a reminder of the broader challenge of ensuring worker safety, a concern that resonates nationally and impacts public health and family well-being.
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