Construction company fined following fall fatality
A Melbourne construction company has been convicted and fined $275,000 following the death of a painter who fell 3.46 metres through a stair void at a Mornington Peninsula building site.
Category : Health & Safety
Labourer dies after falling from ladder
A 21-year-old labourer has died after falling from a ladder at a residential property in Bendigo on Friday.
WorkSafe targets housing sites to reduce the risk of falls
WorkSafe inspectors are focusing on the risk of falls during construction work when they visit building sites across the state between now and Christmas.
Victorians to take credit for the jobs they do at home
Doctors have the chance to be recognised for their dog walking skills, plumbers can be celebrated as TV technicians and chief executives can take credit for their nightly tuck-ins on WorkSafe’s annual Jobs at Home Day.
Caution urged for dangerous time of year
Employers and workers are being urged to slow down and put safety first as Victoria enters a traditionally dangerous time of year for workplaces.
Installation reflects on workplace safety
An art installation constructed entirely of mirrors is challenging Victorians to view their workplace as a reflection of themselves.
Health and safety winners named for coveted 2018 awards
A man who successfully retrained and returned to work after receiving serious injuries in a workplace car accident has won WorkSafe’s Return to Work Achievement award for 2018.
Finalists announced for prestigious safety awards
Emergency services personnel, a hospital and a tree company are among the 27 finalists for the 2018 WorkSafe Awards.
Racing safety guidebook covers fresh turf
A new WorkSafe guidebook for the racing industry will make it easier for trainers, venues and other employers to keep their workforce safe as a busy Spring Carnival approaches.
Basketball legend Lauren Jackson signs on for Health and Safety Month
Champion Australian basketballer Lauren Jackson has joined Geelong Football Club triple premiership star Cameron Ling as an ambassador for WorkSafe Health and Safety Month.
Crane owners, operators urged to conduct safety checks
Crane owners and operators need to check a key component following the preliminary results of a WorkSafe investigation into the cause of an incident which led to the death of a construction worker in Box Hill.
Inner west blitz on dangerous goods continues
A WorkSafe and EPA blitz on industrial sites in the West Footscray area is continuing, with 78 sites visited and 68 contraventions identified in relation to the handling and storage of dangerous goods.
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.
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.
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.
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