The Latest Breaking News from WorkSafe ACT

Heavy rain suspected trigger for construction wall failure in Phillip

WorkSafe is investigating a retaining wall collapse in Phillip

The Canberra Times · Aug 7, 2022

WorkSafe ACT needs in-house prosecution team: review

But the Director of Public Prosecutions says the proposals are unrealistic and legally unworkable.

The Canberra Times · Jul 21, 2022

Shroud of secrecy surrounds death of contractor at Duntroon

An investigation, now in its fourth week, has failed to shed any light on the circumstances of how a man died in the grounds of Duntroon.

The Canberra Times · Jul 4, 2022

Government turns down another inquiry for Dhulwa

Minister for Mental Health Emma Davidson said running a concurrent inquiry would not be helpful.

The Canberra Times · May 5, 2022

'Sent into the killing fields': Nurses' calls for immediate safety fixes

It came after the ACT government announced there would be an inquiry into cultural issues at the mental health unit.

The Canberra Times · May 2, 2022

Five ACT public schools visited by WorkSafe inspectors

The work safety watchdog inspected five public school campuses plagued by severe staff shortages.

The Canberra Times · Apr 26, 2022

WorkSafe cracks down on play centres after a number of injuries, broken bones

Injuries reported in the ACT last year include a child who had fallen and broken a leg, while another had become stuck in netting and broken a foot.

The Canberra Times · Apr 22, 2022

Nine-year-old hospitalised after falling from climbing wall at Flip Out in Canberra

The nine-year-old fell at least 4.5 metres after being disconnected from his safety harness, though the business says staff provided clear safety instructions.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2022

Child falls five metres at play centre in Canberra

The child suffered minor injuries, however, the centre remains open with a prohibition notice on the equipment involved.

The Canberra Times · Apr 19, 2022

'Sent into the killing fields': WorkSafe notices issued to Dhulwa as more than 100 assaults reported

The nurses union has repeated calls for an inquiry into Dhulwa.

The Canberra Times · Apr 19, 2022