Work-related gendered violence comes in many forms. Every single one of them is an OHS issue. All are unacceptable. WorkSafe have new guidance to help prevent and respond to gendered violence in the workplace. Access the new guidance at go.vic.gov.au/4b8P3FB
WorkSafe Victoria
Government Administration
Geelong, Victoria 70,225 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
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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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A builder and scaffolding company have been fined a total of $400,000 for safety breaches at a Moonee Ponds housing development after a carpenter died following a suspected fall. #MediaRelease Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4bJC1yG
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Work-related gendered violence is a serious OHS issue. Employers have an obligation to protect their workers from all forms of work-related gendered violence. WorkSafe have developed new employer guidance to help you prevent and respond to work-related gendered violence. To access the new guidance, visit go.vic.gov.au/3EWRgI4
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A builder has been convicted and fined $65,000 after metal scaffolding was erected within 10 centimetres of a live power cable on an Elwood construction site. #MediaRelease Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4hDSghR
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A Goulburn Valley fruit grower will spend an estimated $220,000 to improve health and safety outcomes after a worker's hand was caught and degloved in a conveyor belt. #MediaRelease Read more: go.vic.gov.au/428HLyy
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Applications for the Return to Work Innovations grants are now open. Grants of up to $500,000 are available to support new initiatives focused on early intervention for workplace mental injuries. For more information and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/g_VqJ2qd Funding exclusions and eligibility criteria apply.
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A youth charity has been fined $45,000 after a student was inadvertently set alight during a science experiment at an after school care program. #MediaRelease Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4htPvzG
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A demolition company has been convicted and fined a total of $40,000 after a worker fell through a skylight and fractured his spine at a residential site in Mornington. #MediaRelease Read more: go.vic.gov.au/3XurGR2
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WorkSafe is reminding Victorians that a single workplace death is one too many, after 50 lives were sadly lost last year. #MediaRelease Read more: go.vic.gov.au/43pRlhU