Court Summary - at a glance

Date of offence:
Between 29 November 2017 and 5 December 2017
 
Plea:
Guilty
 
Decision:
Convicted
 
Final decision date:
 
Fine imposed:
$50,000.00

Safety lessons learned:
  1. Adequately identify the risks associated with the overhead powerlines;
  2. Consult with the applicable powerline owner about the risks associated with the overhead powerlines and the steps required to eliminate, isolate or minimise the risks;
  3. Take any steps recommended by the applicable powerline owner to eliminate, isolate or minimise these risks;
  4. Ensure all work was carried out in compliance with the New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Electrical Safe Distances (ECP34);
  5. Ensure the scaffold was in compliance with the Good Practice Guidelines: Scaffolding in New Zealand; and
  6. Ensure the scaffold was inspected by a competent person before handing it over to the scaffold user.