Instability leads to collapse
WorkSafe Inspectors will visit domestic and commercial construction sites to highlight the importance of ensuring the stability of buildings and structures, during construction, demolition and refurbishment works.
Sadly 7 people have been killed as a result of a structural collapse since 2012.
In 2019
35 incidents
Relating to structural failure or collapse
Workplace fatality
Tragically 1 Victorian died as a result of workplace incident
10 incidents causing injury
Injuries of workers during construction work
Preventing structural collapse
Is your structure capable of supporting the intended load? Instability leads to collapse.
WorkSafe inspectors routinely find and take enforcement action over unstable structures and structural stability risk factors.
Top tips overview
- Tip 1: What is a structural collapse
- Tip 2: High risk construction work (HRCW)
- Tip 3: The main risk factors
Guidance, safety alerts and news
Recent prosecutions and Enforceable Undertakings
WorkSafe prosecutes businesses and individuals for breaches of the Acts and Regulations made under each Act. You can read summaries of prosecutions that result in a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt against an accused party.