Work safety near vehicles

Work safety near vehicles

Work safety around any types of vehicles is always important as accidents occur and the consequences can be catastrophic.

In February, NSW WorkCover issued a vehicle safety plea as a result of the 4th death since June 2012 occurring due to a vehicle accident.

General Manager of WorkCover’s Work Health and Safety Division, John Watson is quoted in the article below as saying “Over the last five years, 10 workers have been killed and 2,089 workers injured (by vehicle related accidents) at cost of approximately $39 million to the NSW Workers Compensation System”.

Although most companies have safety systems and procedures in place, we believe this is an important reminder in raising awareness with our clients and their staff in the hope this might avoid similar tragic accidents from occurring.

WorkCover issues vehicle safety plea

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Source: NSW WorkCover