A Geelong business has copped a $40,000 dollar fine for a lack of fall protection.
A worker was seriously injured during a fall in January 2022.
A series of concerns were expressed by WorkSafe after the fall, leading to later visits that also identified issues with fall protection.
The business pleaded guilty in a Geelong court to four charges, including failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace.
WorkSafe Executive Director Health and Safety Sam Jenkin said it was inexcusable from the company.
“It is no secret that there is simply no safe way to work from heights without the appropriate training and fall prevention measures in place,” Mr Jenkin said.
“It beggars belief that this company still failed to install adequate controls to ensure the site was safe even after the risk had eventuated and a worker had suffered serious injuries.”
