Case Law - Health & Safety Handbook (Page 15)

Case Law

No risk assessment ends in worker death

Asbestos removal breaches safety laws

Lack of training results in amputation

Simple measures could have prevented forklift driver death

$300,000 fine for death caused by failing to follow standard

Worker's fall due to failure to comply with SWMS

Bullying boss convicted and fined

Placement service fined following injury to apprentice

Labour hire company fined $150,000 after worker crushed in machinery

Consistent disciplinary treatment is required in relation to safety breaches

Fine for failing to visually identify or communicate a hidden risk to others

Failure to update safe work method statement leads to near miss

Impersonating safety inspectors results in $15,000 fine

Failure to provide and maintain a safe system of work

Fined by court despite no injury to workers