The tragic incident involving an 84-year-old man using a scraper to clean bovine substances off a concrete dairy path underscores the critical importance of work safety products. The rear wheels of the tractor he was operating slipped into a slurry pond, wedging him between the tractor’s steering wheel and a steel beam adjacent to the pond. This happened when he lost control of the tractor, demonstrating how crucial tools like Bluesafe SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements) can be in such scenarios.
Discovered unresponsive around 5pm, his unfortunate death marks the 40th confirmed workplace casualty for 2025, reminding us of the significance of WHS management systems in effectively preventing such incidents. In comparison, there were 41 work-related fatalities this same time last year – showing that while improvements have been made, the absolute necessity for an efficient Bluesafe WHS Management System is still glaringly evident.
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Original article link: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2025-10/farmer-dies-while-reversing-tractor
