Thread: 2017 - Workplace Fatality numbers.....

Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

I wonder where the metal trades fit in that table. Fitting & turning and machine shops were once upon a time the most dangerous occupation/workplace.

If you have doubts about the dangers of driving heavy trucks, I suggest you visit the memorial in Gatton sometime and contemplate the 'blood roll of the highways".

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The authorities refuse to classify roads as a workplace.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Have you told that to Mrs. BB?

She has long ignored my political incorrectness.

Originally Posted by trout1105

Maybe its because most women workers are more careful and dont "skylark" like their male counterparts do, Have you ever wondered why there are so many women drivers on dump trucks on minesites?

My daughter drove 200 tonners down near Singleton. Reckons the companies' damage bill dropped dramatically once they got more women driving them. Apparently the blokes used to race each other to and from the ramps into and out of the pit. Not a good outcome when two of them come together!

Still far too many, pro'ly why Qld has brought in industrial manslaughter laws. The industrial manslaughter offence under Queensland legislation - worksafe.qld.gov.au

Luckily I haven't been involved in any of those, I have seen a colleague leave work in an ambulance though, slipped jumping between a/c units and hit his head, that was nearly 20 yrs ago.

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