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Working with dry ice  

Friday 12 June 2026

WorkSafe is issuing a reminder to employers about the requirements for the transport, storage and handling of dry ice.

Charges following farm machinery death  

Friday 12 June 2026

WorkSafe has charged the operator of a Gippsland farm after a worker died while operating a bale wrapper in November 2024.

Dangerous goods training in healthcare facilities  

Thursday 11 June 2026

WorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the requirement to provide induction, information, training and supervision to all persons involved in the storage and handling of dangerous goods at healthcare facilities.

Almond grower charged over forklift injury  

Tuesday 09 June 2026

WorkSafe has charged a Mildura almond processor after a worker was seriously injured when he was struck by a forklift in July 2024.

Companies charged after worker's fall from balcony  

Wednesday 03 June 2026

WorkSafe has charged two building companies after a worker was seriously injured at a Caulfield South construction site in July 2024.

Company fined after disabled worker's staircase death  

Tuesday 02 June 2026

A social enterprise employing people with a disability has been fined $190,000 after a worker with mobility and vision impairments fell down a flight of stairs and later died.

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