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Legislative Council - Fifty-First Parliament, Third Session (51-3)
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SAFEWORK SA

In reply to the Hon. J.A. DARLEY (19 June 2008).

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister for Small Business): The Minister for Industrial Relations has provided the following information:

1. Yes. I have now received information from SafeWork SA regarding this incident.

2. The lift was repaired in October 2008 by Otis Elevator Co who manufacture, install and maintain lifts. Following this repair work, SafeWork SA undertook a thorough inspection of the lift.

The prohibition notice preventing use of the lift was signed off by SafeWork SA lift inspectors on 17 October 2008. The prohibition notice set out the requirements necessary to achieve safe operation of the lift, which Otis has now met.

The building owners have now also complied with three OHS improvement notices which related to operating instructions, levelling the basement landing and access to the basement in the event that the lift is not operational.

3. At approximately 5pm on 7 July 2006, SafeWork SA was notified of an incident at the premises. SafeWork Inspectors attended Port Art Supplies at 8am on 8 July 2006 and immediately commenced an investigation.

A Prohibition Notice was issued by SafeWork SA on 8 July 2006 ceasing all use of the lift until it complied with the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 and Regulations made under that Act.

Compliance with this Notice was achieved on 17 October 2008 after SafeWork SA Inspectors were satisfied compliance was met.

SafeWork SA also issued three Improvement Notices to the building owner in relation to operating instructions and building issues. Compliance with these Notices was achieved on 13 November 2008 and further confirmed by an Inspector during a follow up visit on 18 December 2008.

4. The appropriate information has been supplied by SafeWork SA regarding this matter.

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