Going to work is a dangerous occupation. With an average of one workplace fatality occurring every three days, workers face the risk of injury and death from a range of hazards. Examples may include exposure to hazardous materials, unsafe work practices, inexperience and fatigue.
Injury Hotspots
Knowing your Injury Hotspots can help you identify and control the major injury risks in your workplace. Provides injury statistics for your industry, pinpoints where and how people get hurt at work, and provides practical solutions tailored to your industry.
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WorkSafe Victoria
The WorkSafe Victoria website provides links to information, tools and resources designed to assist you to keep your workplace safe.
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Your industry
Industry specific workplace safety information.
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Workplace safety - confined spaces
A confined space may contain dangerous vapours, reduced oxygen levels or stored substances that might collapse and engulf a person.
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Workplace safety - dangerous goods
Regardless of whether dangerous goods and hazardous substances are in the home or workplaces, safety considerations still apply.
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Workplace safety - hazardous substances
Exposure to chemicals commonly used in workplaces can lead to a variety of short and long term health effects.
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Workplace safety - manual handling injuries
One in three injuries to Australian workers are caused by manual handling, with inexperienced workers at greatest risk.
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Fighting fatigue
Driver fatigue is not like other road safety hazards. Unlike drink-driving or speeding, tiredness is not a crime – but it can be just as fatal.
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Farming
Farms are among the most dangerous workplaces in Victoria. WorkSafe Victoria offers a range of practical services and advice designed to prevent injuries and deaths on farms.
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