Case Law - Health & Safety Handbook (Page 11)

Case Law

Two workers are seriously injured when a scaffold collapses

Workers threatened with dismissal after raising health and safety concerns

Company director dies after falling from unsafe roof

A company ignoring a risk results in a worker sustaining serious injuries

Three businesses fail to control risks to members of the public

Crushed fingers cost company more than $110,000

Poor safety practices result in $80,000 fine

Worker loses hand in saw mill accident

Hefty fine after plumber falls 7 metres

Experienced operator contributed to colleague's death

Defects in equipment cost company $50,000

Apprentice injury costs company $24,000

Lack of training results in $100K penalty

No emergency stop button nearly killed worker

Pinned worker's injuries preventable