WorkSafe Victoria has announced a team of inspectors will be visiting housing construction sites across the state as part of the 12-month Operation SafeSite campaign.

 

State Assistant treasurer Gordon Rich-Phillips said the campaign was launched after data showed that accidents on housing construction sites cost the industry $17 million in medical costs, lost wages and other expenses.

 

“Site visits will focus on basic safety planning, site supervision, prevention of falls from heights, electrical safety, site housekeeping and onsite worker facilities,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.



“Safety on a fast-paced construction site doesn’t just happen. It requires good planning, effective supervision and constant attention by everyone on the site.



“WorkCover is there to help, but ultimately a safe site is the responsibility of the people who work there,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.

 

The campaign will start in Melbourne’s south-east with estates in the region around the City of Casey the first to be visited in late August.