Virgin Australia to pay $625k to improve safety at Canberra Airport after worker hit on head by roller door
Virgin Australia has promised to spend $625,000 to improve safety at Canberra Airport after a worker was hit on the back of the head by a roller door.
The accident happened in May last year as the employee of Virgin Tech, a part of the Virgin Australia Group, was collecting recycling from the new airport terminal and walked under the fast-moving door.
The man received treatment for his injuries and returned to work, but Worksafe ACT identified a lack of warning devices and safety training on-site.
It has accepted an enforceable undertaking from Virgin Tech to upgrade safety strategies.
The agreement includes a $50,000 donation by Virgin to the Neurosurgical Unit at the Canberra Hospital.
ACT Attorney-General Simon Corbell praised the way the company responded to safety problems.
"The agreement is a good result for Virgin Tech workers, the company and for industry, based on the improvements that will result from the investment in health and safety," Mr Corbell said.
"It is also a good result for WorkSafe ACT and the ACT Government as it demonstrates how the regulator can negotiate positive outcomes with employers, and how investment in additional inspector resources has led to improved capacity to resolve serious incidents."
