Death reinforces the dangers of confined space work
WorkSafe is investigating the death of a 42-year-old Werribee man while working inside a steel tank at Altona North.
The tank was used for chemicals and was undergoing maintenance at a business in McArthurs Road, Altona North. It is believed he was working alone before being found by workmates.
The investigation is at an early stage, but Worksafe executive director, John Merritt, said the death confirmed the extreme danger of work in confined spaces.
"Limited means of entry and exit, poor ventilation and the presence of toxic gases and vapours all pose serious risks to workers in confined spaces," Merritt said.
"These are issues for people in agriculture (silos and water tanks), construction and manufacturing, warehousing, the water industry, even retail (refrigerated storerooms etc)."
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