A workplace incident in which a maintenance worker fell six metres and was left paraplegic has resulted in a $150,000 fine for the height safety company involved.
The company, which pleaded guilty recently in the Wynnum Magistrates Court to breaching s.32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, installed, maintained and inspected working at height fall arrest anchorage systems.
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The Hampton Quarter boasts an incredible achievement for the Bayside area in Hampton, Victoria. An expansive precinct that offers 159 high-end residential apartments that include 18 Homes Victoria apartments, 5 commercial sites, and 4 rooftops. RISSafety was given the challenging task of finding height system solutions for this unique project… Read More