$40K fine follows skylight fall
13 March, 2025In Victoria, a demolition company has been convicted and fined $40,000 after a worker fell through a skylight and fractured his spine at a residential site.
Charges laid over construction site fall risks
24 February, 2025A construction company has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria over unsafe practices at a Donvale building site in 2023.
Transitional period extended on height safety regulations
16 September, 2024An extension has been granted on the transitional period for compliance with regulations governing falls from height on construction sites in WA.
Unpacking the latest in height safety
12 August, 2024The introduction of the Industrial Manslaughter Bill in NSW this year means that a more proactive approach to workplace safety is needed.
Working from heights in the spotlight: a legal analysis
02 July, 2024A legal expert weighs in on how organisations can ensure compliance when undertaking work at heights.
Company fined $40K after worker falls from roof
01 July, 2024A steel fabrication and installation company has been fined after a worker sustained serious injuries from falling almost 4 metres through a gap in the roof on a job site in Geelong.
WorkSafe Vic launches blitz to prevent construction falls
27 February, 2024WorkSafe Victoria has launched a blitz to prevent fall risks in the construction sector after hundreds of workers suffered workplace harm from falls in 2023.
Protecting workers at height on construction sites
16 October, 2023 by Amy SteedFalls from height are one of the biggest causes of injury and death on construction sites.
MSA LUNAR — Now live & connected in Australia and New Zealand
01 September, 2023MSA LUNAR is a central part of the MSA Connected Firefighter Platform and is designed to increase firefighter confidence while simplifying safety.
Company enters $200K enforceable undertaking after pipe fall
30 August, 2023A Victorian construction company has committed to spend $195,548 to improve health and safety outcomes in the industry, for failing to ensure a worksite was safe.
NSW, Vic partner for construction safety blitz
21 August, 2023Inspectors from SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe Victoria will be visiting worksites in Yarrawonga-Mulwala, to reduce the risk of falls and exposure to crystalline silica.
Vic shines light on working safely at height with solar
04 August, 2023WorkSafe and Solar Victoria have released a series of safety solution sheets to help solar installers maintain safe worksites.
Lowering the risk of working at height
02 August, 2023Working at height poses a significant safety risk, but an initiative by Ventia is helping to reduce the dangers.
Mind the gap — campaign shines light on void management
01 August, 2023The NSW Resources Regulator has issued 26 work health and safety compliance notices as part of its intervention program on void management in metalliferous mines.
SafeWork NSW launches campaign to prevent falls from height
07 June, 2023SafeWork NSW has launched a 12-month campaign of surprise inspections to prevent falls on construction sites.
