$65K fine follows scaffolding centimetres from live power
20 March, 2025In Victoria, a builder has been convicted and fined $65,000 after metal scaffolding was erected within 10 cm of a live power cable.
$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.
Reducing the risk of falling objects on worksites
25 October, 2024Falling objects remain a leading cause of workplace harm in the building industry, with more than 280 construction workers injured since the start of 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, 2024 | Supplied by: Workplace Health & Safety ShowThe 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.
Coutier Industrie CEC100 access control door for fixed ladders
26 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Coutier IndustrieThe CEC100 access control door is designed to prevent unauthorised personnel from climbing on fixed ladders leading to dangerous and sensitive areas.
Using shipping containers to boost height safety
18 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Western Container ServicesA Sydney depot has found a simple but effective use for its shipping containers, enhancing height safety for workers in the process.
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.
Elevating work platforms: a key part of height safety
23 October, 2023 by James Oxenham, CEO of the Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA) and the Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) | Supplied by: Elevating Work Platform Association of AustraliaWorking at height is a common requirement in the construction industry, but it can also be a dangerous task for anyone who is not properly trained or prepared.
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.
WorkSafe Victoria investigates fatal ladder fall
08 September, 2023WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the workplace death of a 60-year-old worker who is believed to have fallen from a ladder at a residential construction site in Greenvale.
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.
