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Prosecution Details

Defendant Trishore Pty Ltd
Trading Name Not Applicable
Section 22(1) and 22(4)
Regulation Not Applicable
Offence Date Monday, 23 March 1998
Description of Breach(es)

Being a person who had control of a workplace where persons who were not its employees worked, failed to take such measures as were practicable to ensure that the workplace was such that persons who were at the workplace were not exposed to hazards.

Background Details

The defendant was constructing three multi-level units in Mindarie.

Persons working on the site were exposed to several fall hazards due to missing edge protection on balconies and stairways. The photograph shows the lack of edge protection around a stairway. The matter was heard by Her Worship Mrs J Musk SM.

The defendant pleaded guilty following the withdrawing of a complaint against a director of the company. The penalty was imposed under section 22(4).




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Outcome Summary

convicted

Conviction Date 06 Jan 2000
Court Joondalup Court of Petty Sessions
Fine $2,000
Costs $1,345
Charge Number 4717/99