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Electric shocks from damaged electrical leads on hospital equipment
Safety alertWorkSafe is reminding employers about controlling the risks associated with electrically powered mobile equipment in hospital and healthcare settings.
Safety alerts
The latest safety alerts issued by WorkSafe.
Working with dry ice
Safety alertWorkSafe is issuing a reminder to employers about the requirements for the transport, storage and handling of dry ice.
Dangerous goods training in healthcare facilities
Safety alertWorkSafe 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.
Worker trapped in piling hole overnight after falling approximately 3.5 metres
Safety alertWorkSafe is issuing a reminder to employers and self-employed persons about the risk of falling into piling holes.
Farmer fatally crushed after jumping from tractor cabin
Safety alertWorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the importance of wearing a seatbelt and staying in the Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) when operating tractors.
Worker fatally injured by electrical arc while installing automatic irrigation monitoring system near overhead powerlines
Safety alertWorkSafe is issuing a reminder to employers and self-employed persons about the risk of working near overhead powerlines and the importance of identifying hazards and implementing appropriate risk controls.
Stockpiling of petrol
Safety alertWorkSafe is issuing a reminder to the Victorian community about requirements for the transport, storage and handling of petrol.
Fatal incidents highlight the risk of attempting to enter a moving tractor
Safety alertWorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the importance of maintaining your tractor’s braking systems and not attempting to enter a moving tractor.
Use asbestos registers to help keep workplaces safe
Safety alertA reminder that duty holders must maintain and provide asbestos registers in workplaces that contain asbestos. This is one part of duty holder requirements in asbestos management.