Charges laid after Roofing Company elects to challenge fine

A Darwin roofing company will have their day in court after electing to contest an infringement noticed issued by NT WorkSafe.

NT WorkSafe will allege that in April 2022, an NT WorkSafe Inspector witnessed a worker without fall protection, standing in close proximity to the edge of an over two metres high roof. The company was issued with $3640 infringement notice over the incident.

Roof Power Pty Ltd elected to have the matter dealt with in court, and has been charged with one breach of Regulation 79(2)(b) for failing to provide adequate protection to minimise the risk of a fall.

If found guilty, Roof Power Pty Ltd faces a maximum penalty of $30,000.

The matter is listed for mention at the Darwin Local Court on Tuesday 6 June 2023.