Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
28 August 2014
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$63,000
Safety lessons learned:
- Ensure machinery is maintained so that it is fit for purpose and ensure that machinery with known faults is not used.
- Ensure machinery is not operated contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Ensure all faults with machinery are identified, reported and addressed.
- Where there is an alternative to working at height that alternative should be taken.
- Undertake a hazard and risk assessment in respect of jump starting a crane from the motor
- Ensure a scissor lift is not used in excess of the weight requirements.
- Ensure employees receive training on the use of elevated working platforms.
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