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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.

Demolition company fined $125,000 after wall collapse  

Thursday 01 October 2026

A demolition company has been convicted and fined $125,000 after a wall collapsed onto a footpath during works to remove a Toorak building.

Construction companies' fines double on appeal  

Thursday 01 October 2026

A group of construction companies have been convicted and fined a total of $100,200 for failing to address risks from falls after a worker fell more than three metres through a skylight void.

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