2 Types Constructions Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $270,000 in the District Court of NSW as a result of a prosecution by SafeWork NSW
The proceedings arose following a workplace incident on 19 April 2022, when a worker fell about four metres through an unprotected skylight onto a concrete floor at a building refurbishment project in Kingsgrove in Sydney's south.
The worker sustained serious injuries as a result of the fall.
2 Types Constructions plead guilty to an offence pursuant to section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) for failing to comply with its health and safety duty to workers under section 19(1) of the Act.
The full judgement against 2 Types Constructions can be read on the NSW Caselaw website.
2 Types Constructions 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 working at height on the SafeWork NSW website.
Quotes attributable to SafeWork Commissioner Janet Schorer:
"Falls from heights are a primary cause of traumatic injuries and fatalities at NSW workplaces, with most occurring in the construction industry.
"SafeWork NSW reminds all businesses of their duty to ensure their workers are protected when working at heights."
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