Workplace Health and Safety News

Published 17 November 2025 – source: WorkSafe Victoria(See original at: Employee killed when concrete floor collapses at a demolition site) (WorkSafe Victoria) What happened A 49-year-old man died on a residential demolition site in Avondale Heights when a concrete floor collapsed and crushed him. Why this matters Demolition work comes with major structural risks. Unexpected […]

Plastic Bottle Maker Charged After Finger Amputation Published 14 November 2025 – source: WorkSafe Victoria(worksafe.vic.gov.au) What happened A 48-year-old worker was clearing a jam from an industrial plastic granulator at a factory in Laverton North when his right index finger made contact with the machine and was amputated. The employer, A & J Australia Pty […]

What happened A 55-year-old roofer tragically died after falling about eight metres through a fragile roof surface at a commercial factory in Vermont, Victoria. He landed on a concrete floor around 10.30am and sustained serious head injuries, later passing away in hospital. This marks the 41st confirmed workplace death in Victoria for 2025. Why this […]

What happened Coconut PT Pty Ltd was found guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for failing to make sure work was done from a complete scaffold and for not following a safe work method statement (SWMS) in high-risk construction work. They were fined $60,000 and ordered to pay $5,276 in court costs. The incident Back […]

What went down A metal fabrication biz, CND Contractors Pty Ltd, copped a $30,000 fine—no conviction—plus $4,365 in court costs, after pleading guilty in the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court to failing to provide a safe system of work and proper supervision. That’s after a 17‑year‑old apprentice suffered horrific burns in a welding accident at their Kyabram […]

What happened? A 29‑year‑old sole trader, operating as Big Basa Constructions, was handed a one‑year Community Corrections Order but without conviction in the Melbourne County Court today. That’s after he pleaded guilty to failing to ensure a safe workplace free from health risks. The court also ordered 100 hours of community service and a $10,000 […]

What’s going down? WorkSafe Victoria is zooming in on five major industries over the next year to slash workplace deaths and injuries across the state Here’s the low‑down: Together, these industries have made up nearly 60 per cent of work‑related deaths and accepted injury claims over the past five years The aim? To hit bold targets […]

Who you gonna call? The real-life heroes behind the wheel of Car 1959, the Ghostbusters crew, are taking part in the 2025 Variety Bash. This iconic charity motoring event is all about adventure, mateship and making a real difference in the lives of Australian kids. These legends have already raised over $13,400 towards their $20,000 […]

Solve Safety strengthens its community ties by becoming a major sponsor of Emerald Football Club, actively supporting the growth and empowerment of women in sport.

A civil construction company will be required to make an undertaking of safety improvements, following an incident where twenty-three traffic management barriers and attached fencing overturned during the road upgrade, injuring a worker.