Have you wondered if you can claim workers compensation for injuries as a rural worker? In NSW, all employers must take out Workers Compensation insurance to cover their employees in case of workplace injury. When an injury occurs, the first step taken by the insurer is to determine if the injured person is a “worker” …
Given the recent weather events and an inability across our community to play any number of sports due to sporting field conditions, the High Court of Australia has delivered a timely decision which provides guidance to organisers of events. The High Court had to decide whether the Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association breached its …
Injuries due to sporting ground conditions – a cautionary tale for organisers. Read More »
A “dust disease” also known as “occupational lung disease” is a lung illness which creates respiratory problems and may lead to fatality. A dust disease develops as a result of exposure and inhalation of elements such as asbestos dust and fibre, silica dust, gases, powders, vapour and fumes. In the agricultural industry, the common gases, …
Dust Diseases Affecting Farmers within the Agricultural Industry Read More »
When any worker, farmer, drover, farm hand, laborer, mechanic, welder, musterer, truck driver or harvester is injured it is essential to focus on: the relationship between the parties involved in the accident; and who is at fault for the accident. For example; whether the injured individual is an employee of a farming business; visitor or …
A Game of Guess Who – Exposing Who’s Liable for Farming Injuries Read More »
The Australian agricultural, forestry and fishing industry lends itself to being one of the most dangerous and physically demanding industries an individual can work in, with the industry recently taking out the award for most workplace fatalities and injuries per 100,000 workers. The most common workplace farming injuries include: Working from heights and falls; such …
