WorkSafe announces half-year results
The state’s workers’ compensation scheme remains financially sound, and fewer people are being injured at work, according to the mid-year report card released today by WorkSafe.
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WorkSafe announces half-year results
The state’s workers’ compensation scheme remains financially sound, and fewer people are being injured at work, according to the mid-year report card released today by WorkSafe.
Company fined $500,000 after worker crushed
A Keysborough concrete pumping contractor has been convicted and fined $500,000 after the death of a worker who was struck by a large section of tubing.
School groundskeeper dies after being hit by tree branch
A groundskeeper died after being struck by a tree branch while performing maintenance work at a school in Berwick on Wednesday.
Charges laid after painter’s death
A construction company has been charged following the death of a painter at a building site at Merricks North in 2017.
11 falls prompts warning about working safely at heights
WorkSafe has warned there will be consequences for not managing the risk associated with working at heights on construction sites following two serious incidents in less than two weeks.
Crane fails and sends 32-tonne concrete structure crashing
WorkSafe is making inquiries into a serious incident in which a precast concrete structure weighing 32 tonnes fell while being lifted by two cranes at a factory in Dandenong on Tuesday.
Truck driver dies in Victoria’s north east
A man in his 50s has died after the tip truck he was driving made contact with overhead powerlines on a dairy farm at Kergunyah, south of Albury Wodonga, on Tuesday evening.
Car repairer fined $40,000 after crush injury
A Dandenong automotive repair centre has been convicted and fined $40,000 after a man was crushed when a car fell off an incorrectly operated hoist.
Company fined $25,000 for unsafe scaffolding
A Ballarat construction company has been convicted and fined $25,000 for ignoring WorkSafe directions to fix unsafe scaffolding at a Mount Clear worksite.
Tradies warned to be alert for asbestos
Tradespeople will be warned to always check for asbestos before starting a job, in an awareness campaign that will hit airwaves next week.
Farmers, older workers dominate workplace death toll
WorkSafe is urging Victorian workplaces to re-think their approach to safety following a rise in the number of fatalities at work in 2017.
Man trampled to death at Georges Creek
A stock agent has died after being trampled by an animal on a cattle farm at Georges Creek near Tallangatta, southeast of Albury Wodonga today.
Don’t risk lives by using illegal fireworks
Victorians are being warned of the dangers of buying and using illegal fireworks this festive season.
Secure construction sites before the Christmas break
Builders across Victoria should ensure construction sites are safe and secure before heading off on the Christmas break.
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