WorkSafe Victoria this week urged employers to secure worksites and re-consider outdoor work, in preparation for the strong winds expected in the state. Such conditions may be repeated in the future, so employers should heed WorkSafe’s advice.
WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and Safety Sam Jenkin said employers had an obligation to implement control measures and site rules to reduce or eliminate the risks.
"Severe weather events, including potentially destructive winds, need to be treated like any other hazard in a workplace," Mr Jenkin said.
"Good housekeeping practices on worksites are essential to ensure materials, tools and machinery are stored properly or tied down so they cannot be picked up and blown around."
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