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Solar installer fined $70,000 for ignoring falls risk  

Thursday 15 October 2026

An electrical company has been convicted and fined a total of $70,000 after putting workers at risk of a near six-metre fall at a Dandenong building site.

Scrap recycling business charged after explosion  

Thursday 15 October 2026

WorkSafe has charged a scrap recycling business after a worker was seriously injured in an explosion at Dandenong South.

WorkSafe investigates fake certificate risks  

Tuesday 13 October 2026

WorkSafe is investigating potential health and safety breaches linked to fake qualifications uncovered as part of a police operation.

Verifying employee qualifications  

Tuesday 13 October 2026

WorkSafe is reminding employers about the importance of verifying employee qualifications to ensure a safe working environment.

Exposure to cytotoxic medicines and associated contaminated waste  

Thursday 08 October 2026

WorkSafe is reminding employers about controlling the risks associated with exposure to cytotoxic medicines and associated waste.

Worker charged over alleged compensation fraud  

Wednesday 07 October 2026

WorkSafe has charged a worker with allegedly obtaining more than a quarter of a million dollars in fraudulent workers compensation and superannuation payments while working.

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