Home / New ZealandPerson dies after falling in workplace incident in ChristchurchNZ Herald4 Feb, 2021 01:45 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPolice were called to a Christchurch address at about 11.10am today. Photo / NZHPolice were called to a Christchurch address at about 11.10am today. Photo / NZHA person has died in a workplace incident in Christchurch, with WorkSafe believing that they fell from a height.A police spokeswoman said were called to a Sydenham address at 11.10am today after reports a person had fallen. "WorkSafe is being notified and inquiries are underway into the circumstances of the incident." WorkSafe says they have been notified of this morning's fatality.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."We understand the victim fell from a height. We are making initial inquiries to establish what our next steps might be, including whether an investigation will be launched," a WorkSafe spokeswoman said.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandOpinion|UpdatedNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayLivePoliticsWatch: Govt announces $221m new Auckland-based NZ Institute for Advanced TechnologyNew ZealandDriver who fled head-on crash that injured family gets home detentionSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
