Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
17 November 2021
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
The starting point for the fine was set at $300,000. Discounts for guilty plea (25%), reparation (5%), remorse (5%), previous good character (5%), remedial steps taken (5%) and co-operation (5%). The end point for the fine was set at $150,000.
Safety lessons learned:
The defendant failed to:
- Provide and implement a safe system of work for working on the roof terrace, including a hazard and risk assessment of this work task;
- Minimise the risk of a fall from height by installing edge protection around the terrace;
- Ensure that workers had received effective information and instruction regarding working on the roof terrace, including the risk of a fall from height.
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