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Another nuclear worker takes legal action over victimisation by ANSTO

Third nuclear worker in bullying claim BY: LEIGH DAYTON,   The Australian March 22, 2012 AUSTRALIA’S troubled nuclear facility is facing legal action brought by a former employee who was suspended then fired after raising health and safety concerns over the mishandling of radioactive materials.

David Reid, a former technician and staff-elected health and safety officer, is seeking compensation for harm he claims he suffered after raising concerns about contamination incidents in the radioisotope production facility between 2007 and 2008.

“I believe I was unfairly treated and victimised after raising safety issues,” Mr Reid told The Australian. “After working there for 30 years, the chances of getting another comparable job are unlikely at
my age.”…

Mr Reid’s solicitor confirmed the matter was proceeding for the 58-year-old, who was suspended in June 2008 and dismissed in June last year. A statement of claim was lodged last week, seeking compensation for loss of income and damages including offence, humiliation, anxiety, depression, dislocation to life and reputational
injury……. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/third-nuclear-worker-in-bullying-claim/story-e6frg8y6-1226306643982

March 22, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, legal