John Holland Pty Ltd

The alleged contravention is “risk based” and in relation to work at heights procedures. There is no circumstance of aggravation alleged.

s.24(1) and s.30(1) Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995

• Develop and implement nationally, a mandatory Permit to Work Policy.
• Implement a series of occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) audits using AS/NZ 4801:2001.
• Establish an information service to industry on working safely at height, including:
  • waiving its intellectual property in the Permit to Work Policy
  • making its procedures, training material and implementation actions freely available on request
  • providing guidance on request about the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the Permit to Work Policy.
• Run a safety awareness colouring competition in the Mackay-Nebo area in conjunction with local schools to produce a safety calendar. Schools may distribute calendars free or use to raise funds for school projects.
• Third party monitoring of the terms of the undertaking.

The approximate value of the EU (including departmental recoverable costs) is $205,404.

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