Case studies

Employers need to consider the health and safety of those at work outside of normal hours

In the recent judgement of Walker v Greenmountain Food Processing Pty Ltd [2020] QSC 329, the Supreme Court of Queensland found an employer liable for the loss and damage suffered by a worker who sustained serious injuries after falling through a roof at dusk while investigating an issue with a boiler.

Alleged injury from exposure to common cleaning agent

The Plaintiff was a 57-year-old part-time aged care worker. She alleges she suffered a chemical sensitivity injury and a consequent psychiatric injury as a result of exposure to a sanitising chemical “D4” in the course of her employment.

Losing breath - The Adam Sager story

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's latest film, losing breath tells the tragic story of Adam Sager who died from mesothelioma (an asbestos related disease) at the age of 25.

Bullying allegations unproven against employer

Judge Barlow found that there were two occasions where a Plaintiff might be said to have been bullied by other staff but that the Plaintiff ultimately failed in her claim against the Defendants.

The home: another place of employment where workplace injuries can occur

Working from home creates an additional place of employment in which the employer must take steps to do what is reasonably practicable to ensure the health and safety of their workers.

Connecting safety and culture - getting started: Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), Yatala

At CUB Yatala Brewery, safety leadership starts at the top and is visible at all levels of the company. Key components of the company’s approach are an authentic value around safety, employee engagement, and integration of safety into business practice.

Safety leadership and culture stories

Hear from safety leaders sharing their experience building and maintaining a positive safety culture in their workplace.

Importance of proactively progressing claim

The plaintiff was injured on 23 May 2011 while undertaking a task during the course of his employment. The plaintiff issued court proceedings in February 2013. Liability was not in dispute but the nature of the injuries sustained and the amount of damages claimed was in dispute.

Employer liable where procedure not enforced and inadequate training of plaintiff

On 21 January 2014 the Plaintiff suffered an injury to his lumbar spine in the course of using an Armatec Vacuum lifter to move panes of glass from a trolley to the production line at the Defendant’s Eagle Farm premises.

IPAM films

These films showcase the Injury Prevention and Management program and highlight benefits for employers.

Desire overcomes physical and emotional challenges

When a worker has a strong desire to continue down their chosen career path, sometimes a serious injury is just a small bump in the road, rather than a complete road block.

Building up to full return to work after injury

In this case study, 38 year old carpenter Mark Tunnicliff, made a full return to work after a lengthy rehabilitation, and has recently received a Quiet Achiever Award from his employer.