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CASE LAW - INJURY FROM SCAFFOLD FALL |
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FALL FROM INCOMPLETE SCAFFOLD INJURES |
Precision Plastering (VIC) Pty Ltd (Company) was engaged by a principal
contractor to undertake plastering works for the construction of two
adjoining residential double-storey townhouses. On 8 September 2015, a
subcontractor engaged by the Company fell from a height of approximately
2.1 meters from incomplete scaffold while transporting plaster sheets to
the top level of one of the units. He broke a vertebra in his neck and
fractured his skull. The Verdict The Magistrates’ Court heard evidence that there was no passive fall protection device such as complete scaffolding with edge protection at every open edge of the scaffold. As such, there remained a significant risk of death or serious injury. The Company was convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of $25,000. The Lesson Employers must ensure that structures, including scaffolding, are erected and maintained in a safe manner that removes the risk of falls from height. It is important that all structures used in the workplace have undergone a risk assessment to ensure that risks of injury are controlled and eliminated. Interested in reviewing you safety management system and putting its implementation to the test? Click here to contact us today. |
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