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Thursday 16 April 2026
WorkSafe is attending Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery following an overnight fire.
WorkSafe has charged the Department of Justice and Community Safety following the serious assault of a prison officer at Barwon Prison in February 2022.
Tuesday 14 April 2026
WorkSafe is issuing a reminder to employers and self-employed persons about the risk of working near overhead powerlines and the importance of identifying hazards and implementing appropriate risk controls.
Monday 30 March 2026
WorkSafe is issuing a reminder to the Victorian community about requirements for the transport, storage and handling of petrol.
Friday 27 March 2026
Two companies have been fined after a woman was crushed by a 475 kilogram tank as it was unloaded from a truck at her home in south-west Victoria.
WorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the importance of maintaining your tractor’s braking systems and not attempting to enter a moving tractor.
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