Prosecution Details
Defendant | Remo Gullotto |
Trading Name | Capital Demolition & Earthmoving |
Regulation | 3.117(1) |
Offence Date | Friday, 9 May 2003 |
Description of Breach(es) | Did class 1 demolition work, namely work comprising the total or partial demolition of a building and involving the use of load shifting equipment on a suspended floor, without being issued with a licence under the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 made under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 to do class 1 demolition work; contrary to Regulation 3.117(1) of the Regulations. |
Background Details |
The defendant was engaged to do demolition work at Manning. On 9 May 2003 the defendant and one of his employees performed demolition work at the site that involved partial demolition of a building and the use of load shifting equipment on a concrete slab at the first floor level, approximately 3m above the ground. Demolition work that comprises the total or partial demolition of a building or structure and involving the use load shifting equipment on a suspended floor is class 1 work as defined in regulation 3.114 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996. A search of WorkSafe records shows that neither the defendant nor any of the employees found on the site held the necessary class 1 demolition licence to carry out the work. The defendant pleaded guilty. |
Outcome Summary | Convicted |
Conviction Date | 27 Aug 2004 |
Court | Perth Court of Petty Sessions |
Fine | $1,000 |
Costs | $178.45 |
Charge Number | 35928/04 |