Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria enforceable undertaking

enforceable undertaking28 Nov 2025

Respondent

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd

Facts

As principal contractor replacing rail plates between Flagstaff and Southern Cross stations in January 2023, the company allegedly carried out high-risk crystalline silica work without adequate risk assessment; air monitoring exceeded the exposure standard. Also alleged failure to notify WorkSafe of a burns incident.

Outcome

WorkSafe Victoria accepted an enforceable undertaking (28 November 2025). Terms include: Estimated $929,500 undertaking incl. silica control tool support, industry training, supply chain forum, $50,000 donation to Lung Foundation Australia; charges may be reinstated if contravened. An undertaking is not a finding or admission of a contravention unless the regulator says the party admitted it.

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Read the source

https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2025-12/929500-safety-spend-after-unsafe-crystalline-silica-work

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