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$40,000 in fines for company that failed to comply with improvement notice  

Tuesday 18 August 2026

A chemical manufacturing company has been fined $40,000 for failing to safely store dangerous goods at its Coolaroo facility, after WorkSafe inspectors issued an improved notice.

Water tank company fined $50,000 after three-metre fall  

Wednesday 12 August 2026

A water tank construction and repair company has been convicted and fined $50,000 after an engineering student was injured at a residential site in Keysborough.

Electrical company fined $40,000 over apprentice fall risk  

Tuesday 11 August 2026

An electrical company has been convicted and fined $40,000 after ordering an apprentice to work on a roof without fall protection.

$100,000 fine after crane incident at hospital  

Monday 10 August 2026

A crane company has been convicted and fined $100,000 after an unsecured pallet was dropped onto the Warringal Private Hospital in Heidelberg, causing sections of the roof to collapse.

New trials to reduce psychological injuries at work  

Friday 07 August 2026

Workers in some of Victoria's most vulnerable industries will help shape the next generation of psychological health and safety measures under four new WorkSafe-supported trials.

Safe use of concrete-placing equipment  

Wednesday 05 August 2026

WorkSafe is issuing a reminder to employers and self-employed persons about the risks of using concrete-placing equipment.

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