Illegal sale and use of distress signals (flares)
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Tuesday 16 April 2024
WorkSafe is issuing a reminder to retailers about the dangers of illegally selling distress signals, commonly known as marine flares or flares.
Monday 15 April 2024
A Melbourne carpentry business has been fined $40,000 after a worker was injured by a falling 250-kilogram steel gate at a Brighton construction site.
Tuesday 09 April 2024
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are teaming up to help the construction industry in Albury and Wodonga reduce workplace hazards as part of the Cross Border program.
Friday 05 April 2024
A building material supplier has committed to spend more than $480,000 to improve health and safety outcomes after an incident at a Pascoe Vale warehouse.
Thursday 04 April 2024
A Yarra Valley hot air ballooning company has been convicted and fined a total of $44,000 after a worker was seriously injured in a fall at Dixon's Creek.
Wednesday 03 April 2024
Victoria's construction industry is being urged to check fall prevention measures after a worker died and several others were injured in a recent spate of serious incidents.
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