Operating mobile plant in or near to water bodies
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Tuesday 17 June 2025
A WorkSafe reminder about the risks of operating powered mobile plant in or nearby water bodies.
Monday 16 June 2025
WorkSafe is investigating the death of a worker following an incident during earthworks at Kilmore on Friday.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
WorkSafe has charged a transport company and a commercial laundry operator after a driver died following a fall from a truck's elevated tailgate at Dandenong South in June 2023.
Friday 06 June 2025
WorkSafe is reminding employers about the risks when handling large, heavy electrical switchboards.
Thursday 05 June 2025
WorkSafe is investigating the death of a worker following an incident involving a forklift at a Fairfield warehouse on Sunday.
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