31 Improvement notices issued in Throsby
On Wednesday, 21 April 2021, WorkSafe ACT conducted 25 workplace visits, at 19 residential construction sites in Throsby, and has now issued 31 improvement notices, 8 prohibition notices, and 4 infringement notices, to the value of $11,520.
Only one site was compliant and didn’t receive any notices. One site was shut down due to multiple safety breaches, including an unsupervised electrical apprentice, a lack of housekeeping, and risk of falls.
These inspections were carried out as part of Operation Safe Prospect, WorkSafe ACT’s ongoing campaign to improve work health and safety at residential construction sites across the Territory.
Work Health and Safety Commissioner, Jacqueline Agius, said inspectors saw other issues including unsafe scaffolding, amenities not maintained, and workers not following safe work method statements.
“This is the third time we have been out to Throsby as part of Operation Safe Prospect. I’m disappointed to see there has not been an improvement in work health and safety standards at residential construction sites in this suburb.
“We are well past the time for industry to take action and start improving the safety culture at residential construction sites.
“As part of Operation Safe Prospect, we will continue to visit greenfields suburbs and take enforcement action when we find safety breaches.
“Employers need to look after the health and safety of their staff, because everyone has the right to feel safe on the job and go home safely at the end of their working day or shift.”
More information on Operation Safe Prospect is available on our website.
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