Case Law - Health & Safety Handbook (Page 16)

Case Law

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

Companies fined $1.5 million after worker death

Failure to provide support person results in hefty fine

Construction company fails to control risks

Failure to follow industry code of practice

Construction company and director fined for failing to exercise due diligence

Two employers held liable for fatal accident

Company fined $600,000 for failing to follow safety recommendations