Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
18 March 2015
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$29,250
Safety lessons learned:
- Ensure relevant employees are tested to determine whether they have immunity to Hepatitis B and, if necessary, to offer employees Hepatitis B vaccination; and
- Establish an effective system for ensuring the Hepatitis B policy is implemented throughout New Zealand.
Defendant name:
Rentokil Initial Limited
Industry:
Health care and social assistance
Date of offence:
18 March 2015
Facts in brief:
The Defendant company operates through three divisions in New Zealand, one being the Initial Hygiene division which provides washroom services to workplaces and public toilet facilities.
An employee of the Defendant was exposed to body fluids at work and had not been screened for Hepatitis B immunity and offered a Hepatitis B vaccination if not immune.
An employee of the Defendant was exposed to body fluids at work and had not been screened for Hepatitis B immunity and offered a Hepatitis B vaccination if not immune.
Offence section:
Sections 6 and 50(1)(a) of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Date(s) charged:
Court:
Palmerston North - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$29,250
Maximum fine available:
$250,000
Reparation:
$14,998.64
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