Case Law - Health & Safety Handbook (Page 2)

Case Law

Work trial leaves unwanted lasting impression on worker

Company fails in its attempt to ‘blame’ employee for workplace incident

Logistics business runs into trouble after failing to maintain safety systems

Failure to take a drug and alcohol test leads to valid dismissal

New site created new risks for manufacturer

Low-cost controls neglected at high cost to water tank repair employee

Employee fails to prove his employer required unreasonable additional hours

Roofing business sentenced for unlawful and unlicensed removal of asbestos

Road safety equipment supplier convicted for safety breaches

Ignore WorkSafe warnings at your peril

Teacher fined $55,000 following drowning of two students

Bullying conduct outweighs deficiencies in dismissal procedure in unfair dismissal case

Company’s culpability lessened by employment of a manager to oversee safety

Dismissal for sexual harassment found to be unfair

Failure to control the risks of using a shredder has devastating consequences