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WorkSafe charges manufacturer after Derrimut factory fire  

Tuesday 30 June 2026

WorkSafe has charged a chemical manufacturer following a catastrophic fire that caused extensive damage to a Derrimut factory in July 2024.

Demolition company fined $200,000 after uncontrolled collapse  

Monday 29 June 2026

A demolition company has been fined $200,000 without conviction after a partial collapse trapped two workers in a scissor lift during works at a site in Carlton.

Taxi company fined for risk to wheelchair users  

Friday 26 June 2026

A regional taxi company has been convicted and fined $133,128 over the risk to passengers in wheelchairs.

Transport company fined $330,000 over laundry death  

Friday 26 June 2026

A transport company has been convicted and fined $330,000 after a driver died following a fall from a truck's elevated tailgate at a commercial laundry in Dandenong South.

Bakery fined record $3.4 million for workplace manslaughter  

Thursday 25 June 2026

A garlic bread wholesaler has been convicted and fined a record $3.4 million for workplace manslaughter after a worker fell to his death at a bakery in Reservoir.

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.

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