WH&S FARM FATALITY

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is investigating a fatal incident that occurred on Sunday 20 October 2013 at a dairy farm in Biarra (North West of Toogoolawah).

A man died when he was trapped between the hydraulic ram of the tractor and a forklift attachment. It is believed he was preparing to remove the forklift attachment.

Could this happen anywhere your employees are working?

This alert is a reminder for you and your organisation to consider the effectiveness of your safety management systems in preventing an incident like this from occurring at a workplace.

For information on workplace health and safety visit the Workplace Health and Safety Queensland website at www.worksafe.qld.gov.au.