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:
  1. Ensure machinery is maintained so that it is fit for purpose and ensure that machinery with known faults is not used.
  2. Ensure machinery is not operated contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  3. Ensure all faults with machinery are identified, reported and addressed.
  4. Where there is an alternative to working at height that alternative should be taken.
  5. Undertake a hazard and risk assessment in respect of jump starting a crane from the motor
  6. Ensure a scissor lift is not used in excess of the weight requirements.
  7. Ensure employees receive training on the use of elevated working platforms.