WorkCover NSW - safety certification and training in the construction industry (Operation Cassandra)
The ICAC investigated the activities of assessors accredited to WorkCover NSW to conduct competency assessments and OH&S training for operators of heavy plant and equipment.
In its report on this investigation, made public on 30 June 2004, the ICAC made corrupt conduct findings against six persons formerly employed by WorkCover NSW as accredited assessors: Alan Roy Fizelle, Armando Fassone, Andrew Alexander Williams, John Arthur Webb, Brian Cecil Hill and Alexander Dougall and also against Raymond William Anthony, who was formerly accredited by WorkCover NSW as a trainer.
The ICAC stated that consideration should be given to the prosecution of these seven persons, and also against Terry Donald Whyte, the Managing Director of Whyco Crane Services Pty Ltd, for specified offences.
In its report the ICAC also made 14 corruption prevention recommendations to WorkCover NSW to addressed identified corruption risks.
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Investigation reports | |
| Report on investigation into safety certification and training in the NSW construction industry (Operation Cassandra) (30 June 2004) | View full report | |
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Findings of corrupt conduct | |
| Findings and updates | View findings | |
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Recommendations for prosecutions | |
| Recommendations for prosecutions and updates | View recommendations | |
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Recommendations for disciplinary action | |
| Recommendations for disciplinary action and updates | View recommendations | |
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Recommendations for corruption prevention | |
| Recommendations for corruption prevention and updates | View recommendations | |
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Transcripts | |
| View all transcripts associated with this investigation | View transcripts | |
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Public Notices, Media Releases and Fact Sheets | |
| Fact Sheet: ICAC investigation into safety certification and training in the NSW construction industry | View fact sheet | |
| Fact Sheet: ICAC investigation into safety certification and training in the NSW construction industry | View fact sheet | |
| ICAC recommends charges and reform following investigation into safety regulations in construction industry | View media release | |