Worker dies in hospital following serious fall
A man in his 40s has died in hospital after falling through a stair void at a housing construction site at Rosebud last week.
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Warning after two construction falls in less than 24 hours
WorkSafe is urging employers in the construction industry to be aware of the serious risks when working from height following two serious incidents in the past 24 hours.
Worker dies in trench fall
A man in his early 30s has died after falling into a deep trench at a housing estate under construction at Wallan.
Secure worksites during extreme winds
Victorians are being urged to ensure worksites are secure as strong winds gusting up to 100kmh hit parts of the state today.
Continuing the conversation on workplace safety
The second phase of WorkSafe Victoria’s major public awareness campaign to share the stories of real Victorian workers discussing workplace health and safety issues was launched on Sunday.
Charges filed over occupational violence in residential care facility
The Department of Health and Human Services, three companies and an individual have been charged by WorkSafe following a series of incidents against a number of employees by a client at a residential care facility in Victoria’s east.
New round of graduates to keep Victorians safe at work
WorkSafe’s newest inspectors will begin the task of keeping Victorians safe and healthy at work this month following their graduation from a rigorous 17-week training program.
OHS charges laid over Carlton’s Corkman Pub demolition
WorkSafe has charged the owner of the Corkman Irish Pub site in relation to the identification and treatment of asbestos at the 2016 demolition of the historic hotel.
Afternoon update: Richmond crane incident
Work to disassemble the crane damaged by high winds in Richmond is progressing, with the majority of the recovery tasks expected to be completed this afternoon.
Further update: Richmond crane incident
Work to dismantle a crane damaged by high winds at a Richmond construction site has commenced.
Farmer dies in tractor incident near Mansfield
A farmer has died in an incident involving a tractor on a farm at Barjarg, near Mansfield yesterday.
WorkSafe investigates Richmond crane incident
WorkSafe is investigating an incident involving a crane damaged by high winds at a construction site in Lennox Street, near Bridge Road in Richmond last night.
Common sense the key to farm safety
Farmers are being warned that a simple choice can have tragic consequences and that they must plan ahead and prioritise safety in each and every task.
Construction worker dies on tunnel project
A man in his 50s has died in hospital following an incident at the West Gate Tunnel Project’s Footscray Road site.
Falls the focus of Cross Border safety program
The prevention of falls on construction sites will be the focus of a joint visit by WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW to Mildura this week.
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