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.
自3月31日起，维多利亚州未能保护工人免受建筑工地坠落伤害的雇主，将面临WorkSafe（维多利亚州工作安全局）检查员新权力下的现场罚款。罚款涵盖未能控制坠落风险、未备有安全工作方法声明（Safe Work Method Statement）即开展高风险建筑工作，以及未能保存所需的安全记录。此次变化并未创设新的安全义务，而是为现有法律规定提供更快速的处罚方式。对于严重违规行为，仍可提起起诉。未能管理坠落风险的罚款最高为个人418.20澳元、公司2,091澳元。
