The defendant runs a demolition contractor business and was demolishing a single storey house in Innaloo. When the site was inspected, WorkSafe inspectors observed an employee of the defendant emerge from the residence wearing a t-shirt, shorts and work boots. The employee was not wearing a safety helmet as required by the relevant Australian Standard - AS2601. On investigation, it was also discovered that the defendant had not ensured that a copy of the work plan referred to in the relevant Australian Standard (AS2601) was located at the workplace. No work plan had in fact been drafted for the site. The defendant had also failed to ensure a copy of AS2601 was located on the site. The defendant pleaded guilty.
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