Health & Safety Month is an opportunity for Victorian employers, workers and industry leaders to connect, share knowledge and access practical resources to improve workplace health and safety. Join free events and webinars throughout October: go.vic.gov.au/3SOA92x

An electrical company has been convicted and fined a total of $70,000 after putting workers at risk of a near six-metre fall at a Dandenong building site. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/47gDmvt

WorkSafe has charged a scrap recycling business after a worker was seriously injured in an explosion at Dandenong South. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4zwe9sX

Getting back from a workplace injury isn't easy. But by staying in touch, setting a clear plan and keeping at it, getting back to work can be a key part of getting back to life. Learn more: go.vic.gov.au/4rj6HyC

WorkSafe has charged a worker with allegedly obtaining more than a quarter of a million dollars in fraudulent workers compensation and superannuation payments while working. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/47crkDg

Getting back from a workplace injury isn't easy. But by staying in touch, setting a clear plan and keeping at it, getting back to work can be a key part of getting back to life. Learn more: go.vic.gov.au/4rj6HyC

A demolition company has been convicted and fined $125,000 after a wall collapsed onto a footpath during works to remove a Toorak building. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4AHc8vr

A group of construction companies have been convicted and fined a total of $100,200 for failing to address risks from falls after a worker fell more than three metres through a skylight void. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4hnUpSc

Getting an employee back to work is a key part of recovery. But by staying in touch, setting a clear plan and keeping at it, an employer's support can make a real difference.​ Learn more​: go.vic.gov.au/4rj6HyC

A teenager died after being crushed in an incident at a Dandenong South factory, last week. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4hr6dlk

The Department of Education has been convicted and fined $150,000 after a student had three fingers severed during a jewellery design class at Beechworth Secondary College. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4y7jw1m

Our advisory service will be closed tomorrow for the AFL Grand Final public holiday. The 24/7 emergency response line for serious workplace incidents will operate as usual on 📞13 23 60.

A truck driver who continued to work while receiving compensation for a work-related injury has been ordered to pay back more than $200,000. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/3V9ageG

On 26 October, join our free webinar on managing psychological health and safety in small and medium businesses, as part of Health & Safety Month. Learn about your OHS obligations and ways to prevent psychological harm at work. Reserve your spot: go.vic.gov.au/4rgsW8i

A worker has died in an incident at a Tottenham warehouse. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4j6zGDq

Hearing loss shouldn't be ‘just part of the job’. Register for Noise Basics today - a free online OHS workshop for employers. Learn to identify hazardous noise, understand your OHS responsibilities and protect your workforce from noise-related injuries. go.vic.gov.au/4gzohdD

Victorian workplaces will be able to connect to better safety with the latest advice from industry experts and leaders through a series of in-person and online events next month. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/3VuHrJC

Hazardous manual handling continues to be the most common cause of injury in Victorian workplaces. Our free online Manual Handling Basics workshop provides employers with practical tools to improve safety and wellbeing in the workplace. Register now: go.vic.gov.au/4oOs3kK

WorkSafe is investigating the death of a worker after an incident at a Truganina factory yesterday. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4cCXc78

Creating a workplace where people feel comfortable asking and answering 'Are you OK?' is everyone's responsibility. So today, take a moment to check in with a friend. A conversation could change a life. Learn more: ruok.org.au/work

Join our online information session this week to learn more about a career that makes a real difference to workplace safety across Victoria: Tuesday 8 September @ 5:30pm: bit.ly/WSVinspector26 Thursday 10 September @ 12:30pm: bit.ly/WSV-inspector26