Inspection of Construction Site Results in Fines for Company & Supervisor

As a result of an inspection of a commercial building construction site, a company pleaded guilty to failing to provide a safe workplace and provide training for the health and safety representative, a lack of adequate fall protection equipment and failing to ensure that a written fall protection plan is in place. It was fined $10,000. A supervisor also pleaded guilty to providing inadequate supervision and was fined $500 [DET Enterprises Ltd., Govt. News Release, Nov. 28, 2012].