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WorkSafe Victoria
Government Administration
Geelong, Victoria 68,642 followers
Reducing workplace harm. Improving outcomes for injured workers.
About us
Our vision: Victorian workers returning home safe every day. Our mission: Working with the community to deliver outstanding workplace safety, together with quality care and insurance protection to workers and employers. Our values: The work we do is important because we impact upon many people’s lives, every day. We have a responsibility to ensure that strong values guide us in everything we do. WorkSafe Victoria is: * Constructive in the way we provide information, advice and service * Accountable for what we do and what we say. We live up to our promises * Transparent in the way we work, our environment is open and honest * Effective by working collaboratively to deliver high quality services * Caring by showing empathy in our dealings with everyone we work with Report safety issues on 1800 136 089 LinkedIn page monitored 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri Social Media terms of use: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/social-media-terms-use Privacy Policy: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/worksafe-privacy-policy
- Website
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http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
External link for WorkSafe Victoria
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Geelong, Victoria
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- Help avoid workplace injuries occurring, Enforce Victoria's occupational health and safety laws, Provide reasonably priced workplace injury insurance for employers, and Help injured workers back into the workforce
Locations
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Primary
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1 Malop St
Geelong, Victoria 3220, AU
Employees at WorkSafe Victoria
Updates
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Employers, don’t forget to check and service your air conditioning units to keep everyone cool and comfortable this summer. For practical guidance on providing and maintaining safe workplace conditions, visit: https://lnkd.in/ghjWukGk
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WorkSafe is reminding employers and tradespeople to ensure they are safely dealing with potentially deadly asbestos, which continues to lurk in Victorian workplaces and homes. #MediaRelease https://lnkd.in/g9pAaQbg
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A construction company has been convicted and fined $100,000 after a worker fell almost three metres at a West Melbourne building site. #MediaRelease https://lnkd.in/gHTSxyGu
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WorkSafe has charged an electrical contracting company and its sole director over alleged bullying, sexual harassment and gendered violence directed at a female apprentice. #MediaRelease https://lnkd.in/ei7axHUP
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Unsafe asbestos exposure can have life-threatening consequences, but with the right precautions, it's preventable. This National Asbestos Awareness Week is a powerful reminder to stay vigilant. To help, we’ve created a general requirements checklist to guide you and your team through safe asbestos removal. 📱 Download to your phone or 📄 Print it for the job site. https://lnkd.in/gzcYTY5Y
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A Healesville caravan park has been convicted and fined $475,000 after a camper was crushed by a falling tree branch. #MediaRelease https://lnkd.in/g_V2zMZZ
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A Geelong dive company has been fined $40,000 after an exploding scuba cylinder severely injured an instructor and caused significant building damage. #MediaRelease https://lnkd.in/g5zyB94Q
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The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a three-day heatwave situation in areas of Victoria for today, Friday and Saturday. Maximum temperatures are expected to increase to the low to mid thirties. Some things you can do to prepare for working in the heat include: • Rescheduling work to cooler parts of the day • Wearing a hat, loose fitting clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen • Having cool drinking water near to where you are working • Providing extra rest breaks in a cool area • Reducing the time spent doing hot tasks For more information and tips: https://lnkd.in/gwbqkg8M
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A woman has died after being injured while operating a silage wrapper on a farm at Jack River in Gippsland on Wednesday. #MediaRelease https://lnkd.in/eH4zTf-T