WorkSafe Victoria has announced it will "fast track" prosecutions for alleged breaches of occupational health and safety legislation in relation to investigations currently underway or recently concluded. WorkSafe yesterday indicated thatits "blitz" on prosecutions and enforcementis designed to send a clear message that unsafe work practices will not be tolerated.

As part of the "blitz", WorkSafe inspectors will also visit more than 4000 businesses in eight target industries over the next year and will issue notices to workplaces where inspectors identify potential safety risks.

If your organisation has had an investigated occupational health and safety incident in the last two years, it should prepare itself for the issuing of charges by obtaining legal advice as soon as possible.

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