WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a worker on a building site at Curtin University yesterday.

It is believed that the death is related to the collapse of the roof of a building under construction, and two others are believed to be injured.

WorkSafe thoroughly investigates serious work-related injuries and deaths in WA with a view to preventing future incidents of a similar nature.

WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said any work-related death was a tragedy, and relayed his sincere condolences to the man’s family.

Media Contact: Caroline De Vaney, 6251 2363 or 0408 927563 (media enquiries only)

caroline.devaney@demirs.wa.gov.au

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