Companies charged after skid steer loader death

Companies charged after skid steer loader death

Read the full article here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2024-08/companies-charged-after-skid-steer-loader-death A 34-year-old man tragically lost his life after being run over by a skid steer loader operated by a co-worker after hours. He later succumbed to...
Companies fined after steel plate falls from high-rise

Companies fined after steel plate falls from high-rise

Read full article here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2024-08/companies-fined-after-steel-plate-falls-high-rise L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd was fined $25,000 and ordered to pay $5,461 in costs for failing to ensure workplace safety. Rigtech Pty Ltd was fined...
Employee crushed while using elevating work platform

Employee crushed while using elevating work platform

WorkSafe is reminding employers about the importance of safe systems of work when using elevating work platforms (EWPs). Read full article here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/employee-crushed-while-using-elevating-work-platform The background...
Lithium-ion battery fires

Lithium-ion battery fires

WorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the risks of using, storing and charging equipment that has lithium-ion batteries. Read the full article here: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/lithium-ion-battery-fires The background provides information on the...