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Court rules abusive behaviour and threats not acceptable
A man who lost it with a work health and safety inspector and threatened to kill him before showing total remorse has had his 'lucky day' in court.
eSAFE - December 2018
In this edition: Queensland abattoir fined $200,000 following death of a labourer, new snapshot throws a light on serious injury claims, new code to protect power station workers from coal dust, national return to work survey report released, court urges employers to take care of young workers, heat stress warning for Queensland workplaces, and much more
Quad bike safety urged ahead of peak holiday period
Heading into the Christmas/New Year period, there’s always a surge in the use of quad bikes with holidaymakers enjoying a break in the bush or on the beach.
Worker fatally run over by tractor he was operating
In November 2018, a worker on a rural property died when he was crushed by the wheels of the tractor he was operating. Initial findings suggest he was spraying herbicide on a sugar cane crop and got out of the tractor to re-fill the spray tanks which had been retro-fitted underneath the tractor. It appears the tractor rolled forward over him while he was under it re-filling the tanks. Investigations are continuing.
Fatal fall from boat in marina yard
In November 2018, a man died when he fell from a boat on a hardstand area at a marina. Early investigations indicate he landed on the ground after falling from the rear of the boat near portable stairs used to access the boat while in dry dock. Investigations are continuing.
Tower crane strikes powerlines
In November 2018, lifting equipment attached to a tower crane servicing a construction project contacted live overhead powerlines next to the site. This caused the power supply within the local area to automatically shut off. There were no injuries and it appears the crane unintentionally rotated over the powerlines under its own power. Investigations are continuing.
Multiple fines issued over teenager’s workplace death in 2016
Two farming companies and a sole director have been fined a total $475,000 after the tragic death of a 14 year old boy at a large property in Goondiwindi on 1 April 2016.
Worker struck by reversing forklift
In November 2018, a worker sustained minor crush injuries after beingwhen he was struck by a reversing forklift that was reversing within in the a factory packing room of a factory. The workerHe has walked up to a a forklift operator on their forklift to have a conversationspeak with its operator, when they and was were struck from behind by another forklift that which was reversing in the vicinity, crushing him the worker between the two forklifts.
- Last updated
- 29 May 2017