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Friday 06 March 2026
WorkSafe’s financial position continues to improve, half-yearly results show.
Thursday 05 March 2026
A poultry farm operator has been convicted and fined $325,000 after a worker was fatally crushed in a conveyer belt at Lethbridge in 2023.
Friday 27 February 2026
Inspiring stories of strength, innovation and leadership were the theme of the 2025 WorkSafe Awards last night.
Tuesday 24 February 2026
WorkSafe is issuing a reminder to farmers about the importance of using the right equipment for the job at hand.
WorkSafe is issuing a reminder to operators of machinery about the importance of ensuring that tractor engines are not running when implements are being attached.
WorkSafe is helping Victorian employers to lift safety standards and reduce preventable injuries by offering free online workshops focused on hazardous manual handling.
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