$270k Fine After 1.2metre Fall

A commercial laundry business has been fined $270,000 for failing to provide a safe workplace after a fatal fall of only 1.2m. We are all aware of the “2m fall prevention” rule, as falls of 2m or more are generally more serious. This case highlights that lesser fall risks can also create serious risks, which need to be managed.

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