John holland incident?
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Great, no investigation is complete and already people are blaming a third party with probably a lowly paid driver with little formal driving, towing training, or real understanding of the responsibility at hand.
Would be interesting to know if JH lames were on the headset and riding brakes....couldn't be could it
Would be interesting to know if JH lames were on the headset and riding brakes....couldn't be could it
Originally Posted by Connaught
when you factor in the cost of the equipment you are talking about; besides if that was the case ie: writting equipent off if there is an activation of the fire suppression system, then why install it at all??? let it burn, end result is the same - equipement written off anyways and your not up for the cost to install an expensive fire suppression system
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Wellwellwell, how about you actually go back and re-read the thread. Questions have been answered, and I personally know tow drivers at Menzies are well trained(disclaimer, I don't work for Menzies)
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THE Federal Court has imposed the maximum civil penalty of $242,000 on a Leighton Holdings company over the death of a worker in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Wayne Moore, 45, an employee of John Holland Pty Ltd, died after he stepped onto an unsecured sheet of grid mesh and fell 10 metres to the floor below at BHP Billiton's Mt Whaleback mine at Newman on March 19, 2009.
Comcare, the federal work health and safety regulator, prosecuted John Holland over his death.
The Federal Court last week ruled John Holland had breached federal work health and safety laws by failing to take all reasonably practicable steps to protect the health and safety of its workers.
The court imposed a fine of $242,000 on John Holland, the maximum civil penalty upon a company for a breach of the general duty of care requirements under the Commonwealth OHS Act.
In addition to the prosecution, Comcare insisted on an enforceable undertaking from John Holland and John Holland Group Pty Ltd, requiring them to implement better safety practices in their operations across Australia.
They are also required to share these improvements with the construction industry, including through the Federal Safety Commissioner.
Comcare Regulatory Services General Manager Neil Quarmby said in a statement today the court decision sent a message to employers about the serious consequences of not meeting their legal obligations to workers.
He said had the death occurred after new work health and safety laws came into force on January 1 this year, the penalties would have been much higher.
Mr Quarmby said Comcare inspectors found there had been two incidents involving unsecured grid mesh at the Mt Whaleback facility in the weeks leading up to Mr Moore's death.
In a statement today, a John Holland spokesman said the company deeply regretted the incident that led to the death of Mr Moore.
"We have fully cooperated with Comcare throughout the investigation process and accept the penalties handed down by the Federal Court.
"We continue to focus on improving our safety culture and performance so that these tragic incidents can be prevented in future," the spokesman said.
John Holland is a wholly-owned Leighton Holdings subsidiary.
Comcare, the federal work health and safety regulator, prosecuted John Holland over his death.
The Federal Court last week ruled John Holland had breached federal work health and safety laws by failing to take all reasonably practicable steps to protect the health and safety of its workers.
The court imposed a fine of $242,000 on John Holland, the maximum civil penalty upon a company for a breach of the general duty of care requirements under the Commonwealth OHS Act.
In addition to the prosecution, Comcare insisted on an enforceable undertaking from John Holland and John Holland Group Pty Ltd, requiring them to implement better safety practices in their operations across Australia.
They are also required to share these improvements with the construction industry, including through the Federal Safety Commissioner.
Comcare Regulatory Services General Manager Neil Quarmby said in a statement today the court decision sent a message to employers about the serious consequences of not meeting their legal obligations to workers.
He said had the death occurred after new work health and safety laws came into force on January 1 this year, the penalties would have been much higher.
Mr Quarmby said Comcare inspectors found there had been two incidents involving unsecured grid mesh at the Mt Whaleback facility in the weeks leading up to Mr Moore's death.
In a statement today, a John Holland spokesman said the company deeply regretted the incident that led to the death of Mr Moore.
"We have fully cooperated with Comcare throughout the investigation process and accept the penalties handed down by the Federal Court.
"We continue to focus on improving our safety culture and performance so that these tragic incidents can be prevented in future," the spokesman said.
John Holland is a wholly-owned Leighton Holdings subsidiary.
