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  • 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.

    21 November 2019

  • IPAM films

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

    18 September 2019

  • Carlton and United Breweries: A targeted approach

    Carlton and United Breweries (CUB) at Yatala opened in 1987 and forms part of the SABMiller group. CUB produces and packages a range of beers, ciders and spirits at the Yatala brewery.

    26 September 2018

  • Injury Prevention and Management case studies

    Case Studies to help employers establish and maintain effective injury prevention and management systems.

    20 September 2018

  • Automatic shrink wrapping machine - Rexel

    Rexel is a supplier of electrical products to electricians and members of the public across Queensland that has invested in two automatic shrink wrapping machines, used to wrap stock on pallets to ship to customers.

    19 October 2016

  • Holy Cross Laundry

    Holy Cross Laundry has improved their stay at work and their claim durations have decreased following their participation in the IPaM program.

    21 July 2016

  • Mandatory participation results in damages paid

    Bagiante v Bunnings Group Limited. [2012] QSC, 31 May 2012. Employers should take care when arranging team events and participation in these activities should be on a voluntary basis.

    1 July 2015

  • National Glass

    National Glass, a wholesale supplier and processor of glass products for residential and commercial building and construction has achieved a significant culture shift and a vast improvement in staff retention and productivity.

    1 July 2015

  • Accident not caused by failures

    Wolters v The University of the Sunshine Coast [2012] QSC 298, 5 October 2012. This is another case where the legal term of causation has been examined. The court found the employer breached its duty at common law and in contract by failing to adequately manage the behaviour of the supervisor following the event with the previous worker. However, the court held that the breach did not cause the claimant's loss, as it could not find that any action by the employer would have prevented the supervisor's actions on the day.

    1 July 2015

  • Employer found not negligent in security

    Karanfilov v MSS Security & Ors [2013] QSC 304. Injured worker suffered post-traumatic stress disorder when he was working as a security guard.

    1 July 2015

  • Liability admitted but future economic loss disputed

    Haden v Smith's Snackfood Company Ltd [2013] QMC 1 11 February 2013. The plaintiff won in the Magistrates Court, but the decision was successfully appealed due to an incorrect calculation of damages.

    1 July 2015

  • Evidence does not support damages claim

    Lewis v Greenmountain Food Processing Pty Ltd 6 June 2014 A Brisbane judge rules against labourer’s claims for damages for personal injuries suffered in the course of his employment at a meat processing plant due to conflicting evidence.

    1 July 2015