WorkSafe urges employers to implement safety measures at worksites ahead of strong winds

Employers in Victoria are advised to ensure the safety of their worksites and to reassess outdoor work activities, as the State is anticipated to experience strong winds in the next two days.

According to WorkSafe, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for Central, East Gippsland, West and South Gippsland, and some areas of South West, North Central, North East, and Wimmera forecast districts.

WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and Safety Sam Jenkin says employers must fulfill their duty by putting in place control measures and site regulations to minimise or eliminate potential 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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