The Danebritt Group Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $90,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW as a result of a prosecution by SafeWork NSW.
The proceedings arose from an incident on 24 November 2022, when two workers were placed at risk while stocking a newly installed sunglasses display cabinet that was only partially affixed to a wall.
The Danebritt Group Pty Ltd plead guilty to an offence pursuant to section 33 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) for failing to comply with its health and safety duty to persons other than workers under section 19(2) of the Act.
The full judgement against The Danebritt Group Pty Ltd can be read on the NSW Caselaw website.
The Danebritt Group Pty Ltd has the right to appeal against its sentence.
Workers who have concerns about workplace health and safety can anonymously contact SafeWork on 13 10 50 or through the Speak Up Save Lives website.
Business owners and workers can access a range of resources to help manage the risks of falling objects on the SafeWork NSW website.
Quotes attributable to SafeWork Commissioner Janet Schorer:
“Risk control measures for falling objects such as secure barriers, screening nets and catch platforms are well known, so businesses have no excuse for not implementing them.”
“SafeWork NSW reminds all businesses of their duty to ensure their workers are protected when working with potential falling hazards.”
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