Safety reminder issued after spike in construction falls
10 April, 2024WorkSafe Victoria has called on members of the construction industry to check fall prevention measures, following an increase in serious fall-related incidents.
Company fined after worker falls through ceiling panel
18 March, 2024A metal fabrication subcontractor has been convicted and fined $35,000 after a worker fell four metres at Tullamarine, sustaining serious spinal injuries.
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.
Recycler enters $295K enforceable undertaking after fall
27 February, 2024A Victorian waste management company has entered into a $295,000 enforceable undertaking after a worker fell four metres through a steel grate.
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.
MSA Cable Temporary Horizontal Lifeline
01 May, 2023The new Cable Temporary Horizontal Lifeline (THLL) comes with multiple visual indicators that allow the user to know the system is locked, tensioned and ready for use.
Construction workers urged to stand down for fall safety
28 April, 2023Construction workers are encouraged to participate in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, through talks, training and other activities.
Solar Shine Solar Cleano F1 solar cleaning robot
03 March, 2023Solar Shine Australia has partnered with a solar cleaning robot manufacturer.
