Worker killed at Sydney recycling centre triggers safety warning

A man was killed at a recycling center in Sydney after being hit by a truck. This tragic accident occurred around 7:30 PM yesterday. The man was in his 50s and was working when he was struck. The incident has prompted SafeWork NSW to issue a safety warning for worksites across New South Wales. An investigation is currently underway to look into the circumstances of the accident. Just hours before this incident, a second worker in his 40s was seriously injured at a smash repair workshop in Auburn. He was crushed between two cars. SafeWork NSW is emphasizing the need for workplaces to improve safety measures when handling vehicles. They have issued a prohibition notice to the recycling center to enforce safer work practices. In recent weeks, SafeWork NSW has been conducting compliance operations aimed at reducing workplace injuries. Since February, they have issued nearly 250 notices to various worksites. Trent Curtin, head of SafeWork NSW, expressed condolences to the families and colleagues of the injured and deceased workers. He urged all workplaces to reevaluate their safety systems to prevent similar tragedies.