A company has been fined $275,000 for failure to ensure that people other than its employees were not exposed to risks to their health or safety and welfare at their workplace. At the time of the incident a crane crew had been working in close proximity to 11000V over head power lines. As the crane jib came close to the power lines an employee received an electric shock as he was holding onto the chain or hook – he later died in hospital. The company had failed to provide a spotter and obtain a safe work method statement from the crane crew. The case highlights the importance of ensuring the safety of others in the workplace which can include visitors, general public and subcontractors. It is also important for companies to ensure that OHS management systems are implemented in the workplace. Full Judgement