Border inspections targeting unsafe construction work

Builders across the Albury and Wodonga region are being urged to review safety on construction sites ahead of planned WorkSafe and WorkCover inspections in June.

New graduates join inspector ranks

WorkSafe Victoria has today welcomed 20 new inspectors to its frontline team.

More than 100,000 footballers and netballers set for battle

More than 100,000 country footballers and netballers across the state are set for battle from this weekend when sirens blare to launch the 2015 football and netball seasons.

WorkSafe announces new safety record in half-year results

The rate of injuries in Victorian workplaces has reached a new record low, according to the half-yearly results released today by WorkSafe Victoria.

Letter to the Editor - Jobs At Home Day

This is an exciting time of year as the Christmas holidays draw near and workplaces try to meet final deadlines so everyone can enjoy a well-deserved break.

Inspire safety talk with a Jobs At Home Day badge

The Victorian WorkCover Authority wants all Victorians to participate in Jobs At Home Day on 5 December by creating and wearing a special badge that highlights an important role they play at home.

Inspectors set sights high on Echuca and Moama

Preventing falls from heights will be a key focus of a health and safety campaign being conducted at Echuca and Moama construction sites next week.

Reserve your place at VWA’s Health and Safety Week

Thought-provoking speakers will join industry leaders to explore a range of issues challenging workplaces as part of VWA Health and Safety Week, beginning in Melbourne on 20 October.

Farm injuries at a new low, but safety remains a priority

Farm injury claims fell by more than 14 per cent in the past 12 months and are now at a 10-year low, according to new figures released today by the Victorian WorkCover Authority.

Workshops highlight simpler workers compensation laws

Understanding the benefits of the new Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (WIRC Act) will be one of the key topics at employer education workshops being held across Victoria from this week.

VWA announces positive half-yearly results

• Record low safety results
• Continued strong financial sustainability
• Positive trends for return to work

2013 WorkSafe Award winners recognised for outstanding achievements

Victorian businesses have been recognised for their achievements in health and safety, return to work and health and wellbeing across all industries at the Victorian WorkCover Authority 25th annual WorkSafe Awards announced today.

WorkSafe Awards finalists announced

Finalists for the 25th annual WorkSafe Victoria Awards have been announced, showcasing outstanding commitment, leadership and innovation in workplace health, safety and return to work.

Work Safe Week heads to the country

More than 40 seminars will take place across regional Victoria this year as part of Victoria’s leading safety event, Work Safe Week.

101 reasons to head to Work Safe Week

Victoria’s leading safety event, Work Safe Week, will be bigger and better than ever with 101 seminars designed to inform and empower employers and employees on health and safety issues at work.