Melissa has been retained by clients across a wide variety of sectors and has particular experience in the energy and resources and the construction sectors. She provides training to many organisations, particularly in relation to understanding Work Health and Safety legislation.
She advises companies on a day-to-day basis on a variety of matters including how to practically meet obligations under Work Health and Safety legislation and drafting and negotiating safety clauses in contracts, policies and procedures.
Experience
Acting for an electrical utility company in the defence of a prosecution under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (NSW) arising from an electrocution;
Acting for a construction client in the defence of a prosecution under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (NSW) arising from a fatality occurring during construction in a rail corridor;
Acting for a freight service company in the defence of a prosecution under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) before the District Court of New South Wales;
Acting for an electrical utility company in a coronial inquest arising from the electrocution of a member of the public;
Advising clients on potential liability under Work Health and Safety legislation in respect of specific incidents, including advising on root causes and implementing corrective actions;
Advising clients on existing Work Health and Safety Management Systems, including identifying continuous improvement opportunities and assisting with their practical implementation;
Preparing due diligence frameworks to facilitate officers complying with their obligations under Work Health and Safety legislation;
Advising clients on regulatory notices issued under Work Health and Safety legislation and chain of responsibility legislation;
Preparing a comprehensive Work Health and Safety Management System for a state owned corporation; and
Conducting an extensive training program for a NSW Government Department designed to assist officers in understanding their obligations under Work Health and Safety legislation.
