Solution Hoist Hire Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $360,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW as a result of a prosecution by SafeWork NSW.
These proceedings arose from an incident on 21 April 2023, when a maintenance fitter employed by Solution Hoist Hire Pty Ltd was converting an electric hoist’s power supply when his arm touched the energised busbar, causing him to suffer electric shock and serious burns.
Solution Hoist Hire Pty Ltd plead guilty to an offence pursuant to section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 for failing to comply with its duty to workers under section 19(1) of the Act.
The full judgment against the company can be read on the NSW Caselaw website at SafeWork NSW v Solution Hoist Hire Pty Ltd – NSW Caselaw.
Solution Hoist Hire 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.
SafeWork Commissioner Janet Schorer said:
“There are well-known risks when working with or around electrical equipment.
“It is unacceptable for workers to be exposed to electrical risks due to inadequate systems.
“SafeWork NSW reminds all businesses of their duty to ensure their workers are protected when working with live electricity.”
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