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Worker dies after boat yard explosion  

Thursday 30 July 2026

A worker has died after an explosion at a West Melbourne boat yard yesterday.

$400,000 fine after Kew Rec Centre collapse  

Thursday 30 July 2026

A construction company has been convicted and fined $400,000 following the collapse of a large section of structural steel framework at the redevelopment of the Kew Recreational Centre.

$150,000 safety spend after forklift strikes truck driver  

Wednesday 29 July 2026

A Geelong flooring manufacturer will spend $150,000 to improve health and safety outcomes after a truck driver was struck by a forklift at its Breakwater facility.

Amusement ride regulations now in force  

Wednesday 29 July 2026

New regulations for amusement rides are now in effect across Victoria, helping create a safer, more accountable carnival industry.

Crane operator fined following crane collapse  

Friday 24 July 2026

A crane operator has been convicted and fined $20,000 after a 200-tonne crane toppled and struck a second crane at a Melbourne construction site.

Electric shocks from damaged electrical leads on hospital equipment  

Thursday 23 July 2026

WorkSafe is reminding employers about controlling the risks associated with electrically powered mobile equipment in hospital and healthcare settings.

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