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Geelong Independent· Just nowBusiness

Instant fines for unsafe work

WorkSafe inspectors will be able to issue on-the-spot fines from 31 March to reduce fatal falls at work. Employers can be fined for failing to control fall risks, keeping safety records unavailable, or starting high-risk construction work without a Safe Work Method Statement. Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC Steve Dimopoulos said falls remain a leading cause of workplace deaths and serious injuries. WorkSafe Chief Health and Safety Officer Sam Jenkin said employers face no new obligations, but those breaking the law will face consequences sooner.

Instant fines for unsafe work
Geelong Times· This weekBusiness

WorkSafe inspectors to get on-the-spot fining powers

Victorian employers who fail to protect workers from falls at construction sites will face on-the-spot fines under new WorkSafe inspector powers from 31 March. The fines cover failing to control fall risks, starting high-risk construction work without a Safe Work Method Statement, and failing to keep required safety records. The changes do not create new safety obligations but allow faster penalties for existing laws. Prosecution remains available for serious breaches. Failing to manage fall risks carries fines of up to $418.20 for individuals and $2,091 for companies.

WorkSafe inspectors to get on-the-spot fining powers
The Indian Sun· A while agoLifestyle

Millions of older Australians at risk from multiple medicines, researchers warn

Researchers from Adelaide University estimate around 2.3 million older Australians are dispensed medicine combinations linked to a higher risk of falls and fractures. More than 1.2 million are receiving combinations tied to kidney-related complications. The study, published in the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, analysed Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme records from a 10 per cent random sample. Lead researcher Dr Imaina Widagdo urged patients not to stop their prescribed medicines. Instead, she advised seeking professional advice, with regular medication reviews by GPs and pharmacists recommended.

Millions of older Australians at risk from multiple medicines, researchers warn

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