Safety alerts

WorkSafe reminds vehicle owners, operators and technicians to ensure road tank vehicles have the correct compartment probe length installed in the overfill protection system to prevent a loss of containment of dangerous goods.

WorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the duty to manage the risk of structural steel collapse during construction.

WorkSafe reminds employers and occupiers of premises where dangerous goods are stored about the dangers of using electrical equipment that is not rated for use in hazardous areas.

WorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the risks associated with public tyre inflators. Tyre inflators are often made available for public use at petrol stations.

WorkSafe is issuing a reminder about keeping children who are not employees safe in workplaces. A child was recently injured while visiting a workplace.

WorkSafe is issuing a reminder about the risks of handling cattle in yards.

WorkSafe is reminding employers about controlling risks associated with hazardous manual handling in the construction and manufacturing industries.

WorkSafe is issuing a reminder of the risks associated with design, manufacture and erection of precast concrete elements following a recent incident.

With significant rain and flooding occurring across Victoria, WorkSafe reminds employers to ensure their heavy vehicle drivers are safe and drive to the road conditions.