Workplace watchdog forced into U-turn over fatal orchard collision (opens original article in a new tab)

WorkSafe reversed its decision to not investigate the death of an orchard supervisor who was not wearing a helmet during an ATV collision with a tractor.

• WorkSafe initially refused to investigate the death of an orchard supervisor
• The supervisor was not wearing a helmet when his ATV collided with a tractor
• WorkSafe reversed its decision following pressure