Dukes Painting Services Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $105,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW as a result of a prosecution by SafeWork NSW.
The proceedings arose from an incident on 13 August 2022, when a worker was placed at risk of falling from height while working on a mobile elevated working platform.
Dukes Painting Services plead guilty to an offence pursuant to section 33 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) for failing to comply with its duty under section 19(1) of the Act.
The full judgement against Dukes Painting Services can be read on the NSW Caselaw website.
Dukes Painting Services 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 Speak Up Save Lives.
Business owners and workers can access a range of resources to help manage the risks of working from heights.
SafeWork Commissioner Janet Schorer said:
“Falls from heights are a primary cause of traumatic injuries and fatalities at NSW workplaces.
“SafeWork NSW reminds all businesses of their duty to ensure their workers are protected when working at heights.”
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