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Wall Collapse in High Winds: $90K Fine Highlights Gaps in Safety Planning
When a wall collapsed on a windy day during a planned demolition no-one was injured, but the consequences could have been serious. The employer was convicted and fined $90K.
Unenforced exclusion zone led to death by forklift
A poultry farm was fined $300,000 after a worker was killed by a forklift due to poor safety protocols. Learn how to prevent similar accidents in your workplace
Employer fined after worker burned in waste oil explosion
The NSW Industrial Court has imposed its first WHS penalty since its restoration, handing down a fine of $180K after a worker was seriously burned when the angle grinder he was using sparked an explosion.
Court draws the line between negligence and gross negligence
When a worker’s eight-metre fall through a skylight saw three PCBUs charged with gross negligence and recklessness, a court had to decide on the degree of negligence. Check out the court’s reasoning.
Employer sentenced after miscommunication crushes worker’s hand
A court has found that simple measures could have prevented a man’s hand being crushed at work, but the employers’ WHS program was blind to the specific risk.