The recent decision in SafeWork NSW v Boral Cement Limited (No. 2) throws up so many issues concerning WHS duties of those who hire contractors, not the least of which is the confusion that is rife over principal contractor duties under WHS construction regulations and when they apply vs duties of those who use contractors in non-construction contexts . Spoiler alert! There are some “interesting” judicial comments and bizarre arguments from the regulator!
Join Sam Dekker (the 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Occupational Health and Safety Law) as we pick our way through this mammoth decision and its implications.