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What the ABC News report covered
ABC Goulburn Murray journalist Tamara Clark reported that three workers were injured after packets of glass fell during a crane lift at a development site the ABC described as government-funded in Glenroy, Albury. The article said SafeWork NSW was investigating the incident when the report was published.
The ABC described Cranes Australia as a national crane inspection company and reported that it conducts independent engineering inspections for crane safety and compliance. The report included comments from Director Samuel Ho based on photographs of the site.
View Samuel Ho’s public-source profile for the confirmed role and source context behind this commentary.
"The images depict a severe breach of rigging and crane safety protocols."
Speaking to the ABC, Samuel Ho said photographs appeared to show cargo tie-down ratchet straps being used as makeshift lifting loops. He said lifting work should use certified, appropriately rated equipment suited to the load and lifting method.
Why appropriately rated lifting gear matters
In the ABC report, Ho outlined general controls visible lifting equipment should provide: clear working-load markings, protection where equipment meets sharp edges, and connection through engineered lifting points using appropriate hooks or rated shackles.
Use lifting equipment designed and rated for the task.
Confirm load limits, connection points and edge protection.
Match the lift method and equipment to the load.
These are general safety principles, not findings about responsibility for the incident. SafeWork NSW was investigating when the ABC article was published, and this page does not make conclusions about liability or the regulator's final findings.
Original source
This page summarises reporting by Tamara Clark for ABC News Goulburn Murray, published 19 August 2026. Read the ABC article for the complete report and full context.
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