WorkSafe Victoria | Latest News & Updates - Dec 06, 2024 Release

WorkSafe Victoria has charged multiple companies for safety violations, including a $475,000 fine for a caravan park after a camper's death and charges against a company for unacceptable behavior towards an apprentice...


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WorkSafe Victoria

🌎 worksafe.vic.gov.au

WorkSafe Victoria is the workplace health and safety regulator and injury insurer for the state of Victoria, Australia. Its mission is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers by enforcing occupational health and safety laws, providing insurance for employers, and supporting injured workers in their return to work. The organization emphasizes accountability, transparency, and care in its operations, aiming to create safe and inclusive workplaces.


WorkSafe Victoria - Latest News and Updates

  • WorkSafe Victoria has charged multiple companies for safety violations, including a $475,000 fine for a caravan park after a camper's death and charges against a company for unacceptable behavior towards an apprentice.
  • WorkSafe Victoria has charged a plumbing contractor and construction company after a worker was crushed by an elevated work platform at a Melbourne Airport construction site.
  • WorkSafe Victoria now includes primary site uterine, cervical, and ovarian cancers as eligible progressive diseases for compensation under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.
  • Longevity Exercise Physiology in Ascot Vale offers rehabilitation and injury management support for WorkSafe Victoria clients.
  • WorkSafe Victoria issued a Safety Alert in December 2024 after a workplace fatality in September 2024, advising on control measures for tractor towing on steep slopes.
  • Abbey Bernard has joined WorkSafe Victoria as the Talent Acquisition Lead.

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