Date accepted: 3 May 2022 

Incident: On 12 October 2018, a welder sustained serious crush injuries when a one tonne impeller being welded to a large metal disc fell onto him. During the task, the impeller and holding fixture detached from the welding positioner and fell forward onto the worker.

Alleged breach:  

PCBU having a health and safety duty under section 19(1) of the of the WHS Act, failed to comply with that duty contrary to section 32 of the WHS Act

Summary of undertaking:   

The following are key commitments given: 

• engage a WHS training provider to deliver leadership and due diligence training
• develop and implement a multilingual audio-visual induction program in English, Spanish, Korean and Chinese
• undertake a WHS audit of plant and equipment at the site and implementation of corrective actions
• develop two online training courses in collaboration with Weld Australia for industry

Total Minimum Expenditure: $504,260

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