$700,000 in fines for string of working at height offences
A roofing company was convicted and fined a total of $700,000 after repeatedly putting workers at risk of falls on four residential construction sites.
The following is an abridgement of an article originally published by WorkSafe Victoria.
Offence Summary
A roofing company was convicted and fined a total of $700,000 after repeatedly putting workers at risk of falls on four residential construction sites in Melbourne.
On 12 February 2026, Proform Roofing (Vic) Pty Ltd was found guilty of nine offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations in the Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court.
Court Findings
The court heard the company was engaged to install steel roofing at sites in Fraser Rise, Clyde North and Mickleham, where inspectors observed workers on roofs without fall prevention systems or safe work method statements despite multiple complaints and improvement notices.
Chief Officer’s Statement
WorkSafe Chief Health and Safety Officer Sam Jenkin stated, "One working at height offence is unacceptable. Nine offences – especially after multiple WorkSafe interactions and improvement notices – show a disturbing disregard for workers’ lives.
We won’t wait for a worker to fall before taking strong enforcement action – especially when duty holders flout safety obligations even after multiple warnings."
