Construction

The Victorian construction industry employs around 225,000 Victorian workers – one of the state's fastest growing industries.

Construction work is high risk.  Every week, 50 Victorian construction workers are seriously injured and have to stop work, often because basic site safety is not up to scratch.

WorkSafe is committed to improving safety in the construction industry. While big inroads have been made in improving safety in commercial construction, injury rates remain too high, particularly on domestic construction sites.

WorkSafe inspectors are now visiting construction sites as part of a three year, state-wide 'Back to basics' campaign. With one in three injuries on site caused by the gear you use every day – we're making sure tradies are using the right tools and equipment for the job. We're also checking your supervision, planning, and housekeeping systems are up to scratch.

To help you get ready for a workplace inspection, take a look at the information on these pages.

New handbook: Health and safety in construction procurement -  A handbook for the public sector 
This guide will help local and state government departments, agencies and authorities manage health and safety at each stage of every publicly-funded construction project.