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Apprentice nail gun injury under investigation

07 March, 2018

Investigations are underway after an apprentice was injured by a nail that was fired by another worker's nail gun.


Fine issued after mango pickers received electric shock

05 March, 2018

An incident where two mango pickers received an electric shock in 2015 has led to a $35,000 fine being issued to a Gilbert River mango grower.


Tree branch kills school groundskeeper

20 February, 2018

A man working as a groundskeeper at a school in Berwick has been killed after he was hit by a tree branch.


Greater accountability for union officials on building sites

20 February, 2018

Union officials can now be held personally liable for breaking workplace laws, after a High Court ruling.


Construction company charged over painter's death

19 February, 2018

The death of a painter has led to charges being laid against a construction company.


Crush injury leads to fine and conviction for car repairer

13 February, 2018

A fine has been issued to a Dandenong car repairer after a mechanic was crushed by a vehicle on an incorrectly operated hoist.


Victorian truck driver killed on dairy farm

09 February, 2018

A truck driver has died after his vehicle made contact with overhead power lines on a dairy farm near Albury–Wodonga.


Construction company fined for ignoring unsafe scaffolding warning

07 February, 2018

An ignored warning about unsafe scaffolding has led to a fine and conviction for a Ballarat construction company.


Multiple workplace deaths and injuries over 48 hours

31 January, 2018

Three separate workplace incidents have taken place in Victoria over a period of two days.


Workplace death and serious injuries at Leitchville incident

07 December, 2017

A workplace incident at Leitchville has led to the death of one worker and life-threatening injuries for a second worker.


Ignored asbestos recommendations could put lives at risk

24 November, 2017

Coalition senators have been accused of putting industry profit ahead of workers' lives, after they rejected the asbestos import recommendations from a Senate Committee inquiry report.


How to maintain a safe workplace and minimise legal liability

20 November, 2017 by Alena Titterton, Clyde & Co partner

Employers are reminded to remain proactive about workplace safety, after National Safe Work month has concluded for another year.


Spinal injuries sustained during farm 4WD rollover

14 November, 2017

A farm worker has suffered a serious spinal injury after being thrown from a 4WD vehicle in October.


No prosecution for Falls Festival crowd crush

08 November, 2017

A WorkSafe Victoria investigation has found insufficient evidence to prosecute for the Falls Festival crowd crush.


Man crushed to death by road roller in Mildura

27 October, 2017

A worker in Mildura has been killed after he was crushed by a road roller.


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