We're enforcing tougher laws to create safer workplaces
Putting people's lives at risk in the workplace will not be tolerated. It's every employer's responsibility to make sure their employees stay safe at work and return home every day. If you fail to do your job, we'll do ours, and make sure you face the law.
In 2019
27,000 claims
WorkSafe accepted over 27,000 claims from injured workers.
24 workplace fatalities
Tragically 24 Victorians died as a result of workplace incidents.
Countless affected
Countless the number of people affected by every workplace death.
Every employee deserves to be safe at work and return home every day
Tougher laws. Safer workplaces - 30sec (PG)
1 July 2020
Workplace manslaughter is now a jailable offence
The Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment (Workplace Manslaughter and Other Matters) Act 2019 is now in effect, commencing 1 July 2020.
The new law is designed to strengthen workplace safety in Victoria. It aims to prevent workplace death and provide a strong deterrent for officers, organisations and employers to comply with their OHS obligations. It will see tougher penalties where a workplace death is caused by criminal negligence.
Resources to help reduce health and safety risks in your workplace
Construction
Construction is Victoria's fifth largest industry with more than 240,000 workers.
Manufacturing
Victoria is home to over 13,000 manufacturers employing around 280,000 people.
Agriculture
Victoria is Australia's largest producer with more than 29,000 businesses.