WorkSafe Victoria

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

Ahead of the Victorian State Election on Saturday 28 November 2026, the Victorian Government entered a caretaker period at 6.00pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

During this time, content published on this account will be limited to that permitted under the caretaker conventions.

WorkSafe has charged a fencing company after a steel gate collapsed and fell on a member of the public at an airport hotel in Tullamarine in November 2024, causing serious injury.

Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4yUQyRV

There'll be no late scratching from WorkSafe Advisory this Melbourne Cup Day. 🏇

If you need workplace health and safety advice during tomorrow's public holiday, call 1800 136 089.

The team will be available from 8:00am to 5:30pm.

WorkSafe has charged a traffic management company after a worker was struck by a passing truck and died while working on the Western Highway at Lawloit, between Kaniva and Nhill.

Read more: go.vic.gov.au/3UaEcHj