A worker has been killed in a roofing incident at a site in Golden Point, a suburb of Ballarat, yesterday morning.
Police, ambulance and fire and rescue attended the site shortly after 9am.
Firefighters were required on-site to assist in accessing the roof where the incident occurred.
Initial reports suggest the man was working on an air conditioning unit.
Police have confirmed that they are investigating and will prepare a report for the coroner, while WorkSafe has also confirmed that they are investigating.
It brings the total number of workplace deaths in Australia to 82, versus 76 at the same time last year.
The death brings the total number of workplace fatalities in Victoria to 26 for 2020, which is three more than the total number of deaths for 2019.