Tag: Safe Work Procedures
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Worker contributorily negligent in stock trolley injury, but employer still responsible
A Queensland IGA worker was injured by a 240kg loaded trolley which ran into the back of her heel during a store fit out. The worker claimed to not have been trained in use of the trolley or OHS procedures but was found to have been contributorily negligent in failing to take reasonable care for…
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SWPs must outline what workers should and should not do
Rosket Industries Pty Ltd was fined $26,250 after pleading guilty in the South Australian Magistrates Court to failing to adequately guard a brush-making machine, while the employer was found liable the worker’s actions were noted as “somewhat foolhardy”, and it was stressed that employers must take steps to prevent workers from suffering injuries resulting from…
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Employer responsibility to ensure training is relevant and ensures worker safety
A recent case before the Queensland Supreme Court took my interest from a training and liability perspective. While the training and industry is different thoughts of manual handling training in the retail industry and the liability involved came to mind. A worker performing a manual manoeouvre slipped and fell, claiming it was a result of…