Authorities warn of fireworks danger
Victorians are being warned of the dangers of using illegal fireworks this festive season.
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Shipping company fined a record $1 million over stevedore's death
Shipping operator Toll Transport Pty Ltd was today convicted and fined a record $1 million over the death of an employee who was crushed to death while helping load the Tasmanian Achiever at Webb Dock in 2014.
Companies and directors charged over Mt Waverley excavation
Following a comprehensive investigation, WorkSafe has charged three businesses and their directors with a number of breaches of the 2004 OHS Act in relation to the collapse of an excavation at a development site at Highbury Rd, Mt Waverley in July 2015.
Company convicted after worker maimed
A Geelong packing and supply business was this week convicted and fined $26,000 in the Geelong Magistrates Court following an incident in which a worker had all of the skin from his right hand ripped off by a machine.
10,000 sign up to wear Jobs At Home Day badge
Around 10,000 Victorians will be wearing safety badges with a difference tomorrow when they take part in Jobs At Home Day.
Safety blitz targets demolition sites
WorkSafe inspectors have begun a month-long blitz targeting dangerous and sub-standard demolition work.
Your most important reason for staying safe
The most important reason for staying safe at work isn’t at work at all – it’s at home.
Appeal leads to conviction and $50,000 fine after truckie floored by wool bale
A Footscray warehouse operator was convicted and fined $50,000 in the County Court following a successful appeal by the Director of Public Prosecutions over an incident in which a truck driver was injured by a falling 185kg wool bale.
Demolition company fined $45,000 after loader crushes driver’s leg
A Prahran demolition company was fined $45,000 over an incident in which a worker had his right leg crushed and later amputated when the overloaded skid steer loader he was operating tipped.
Letter To The Editor
We know that the lead-up to Christmas is busy with employers and workers rushing to complete projects and meet deadlines. But it is a horrifying fact that Victorian workers are more likely to die in November and December than any other time of the year.
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