4 Work related fatalities as reported by Worksafe in last few weeks in Western Australia

It is always frustrating and saddening to hear, let alone be involved in work related injuries at all...but to have so many so frequently of recent weeks begs the question...how well are we taking care of ourselves during the pressured time of the recent announced recession.Are pressures to make up for loss of profits,worry about losing our jobs or other factors contributing to the background of these scenarios.How can we assess such impacts.?


"Work related fatalities

Over recent weeks there has been four work related deaths in Western Australia. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Nina Lyhne said that she is always greatly saddened on hearing news of work-related deaths and she would like to relay her sincere condolences to the victims' families, friends and work colleagues.

On Tuesday, 12 May 2009 a 56-year-old worker, working alone on a farm at Ferguson Valley near Dardanup, was fatally injured when riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that rolled on a slope.

WorkSafe is also investigating an incident which occurred on Monday, 11 May 2009 when a 41-year-old Water Corporation worker fell more than six metres at a water treatment plant at Australind. He was airlifted to Perth, but died in Royal Perth Hospital the following morning.

A 37 year old pilot and a 39 year old pilot were killed on Tuesday 5 May 2009 when two helicopters collided while mustering on a cattle station near Halls Creek."

OSH Updates a WorkSafe WA newsletter - 14th May 2009