November 13, 2020
Workplace Health And Safety Queensland has warned property owners of the dangers of working alone in remote areas after a tragic death in August.
Initial investigations suggest a property owner had been burning off in a remote part of his property alone.
He apparently parked his quad bike under a dead tree when a branch broke and struck him across the legs.
Alone, and with no communication equipment, the 61-year-old attempted to treat himself but was later found dead at the scene.
WHS Qld did not indicate where in Queensland the incident occurred, but warned that controlled burns should not be done by just one person.
