The tragic incident that resulted in the demise of a 44-year-old man underscores the irrefutable need for robust work safety measures like WHS management systems, SWMS and policies. The individual faced an unfortunate ejection from a lofty work platform when it unexpectedly tipped off the tilt tray of a lorry during the loading operation, culminating in severe cerebral trauma. Despite the best medical efforts, his life could not be salvaged at the hospital.
This heart-rendering incident marks the 15th confirmed workplace casualty for 2025. Reflecting on the statistics from the previous year, by this time, there were 21 unfortunate work-related fatalities. We aspire to see reduction in these figures with the proper implementation of ‘Bluesafe SWMS‘ and ‘Bluesafe WHS Management System.’
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Original article link: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2025-05/worker-dies-after-ewp-loading-incident