Law & Rights
Regulations
The main changes in the 2007 regulations are:
- more consistentency with National Standards - leading to some new obligations for employers and workers engaged in high-risk work.
- set out in more detail how employers are to consult with elected OHS representatives (Part 2.1 - General Duties)
- A new dedicated set of minimum standards for the construction industry part of the Hazardous Industries Chapter of the regulations (Part 5.1 - Construction) - effective July 1, 2008.
Copies from Information Victoria (1300 366 356 or order online).
The full text of the new regulation can be viewed on
this page
of the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website. Also, WorkSafe's "Your health and safety guide to..." can be accessed below.
Regulations
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1 Preliminary
Chapter 1 of the consolidated regulations covers all the 'introductory' matters. [read more] -
2.1 General Duties
General Duties are covered by Chapter 2, Part 2.1 of the regulations [read more] -
2.2 Issue Resolution Procedures
Part 2.2 sets how to resolve issues [under s73(1) of the Act] if there are no relevant agreed procedures in place.
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3.1 Manual Handling
Chapter 3 of the Regulations covers Physical Hazards. Part 3.1 is Manual Handling.
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3.2 Noise
Part 3.2 of the Regulations deals with Noise
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3.3 Prevention of Falls
Part 3.3 seeks to prevent incidents at workplaces involving falls of more than 2 metres. [read more] -
3.4 Confined Spaces
Part 3.4 deals with "confined spaces". Incidents in such areas have resulted in serious injury, death and sometimes multiple fatalities.
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3.5 Plant
Part 3.5 deals with Plant (tools, equipment, machinery, etc) and systems of work associated with plant. [read more] -
3.6 High Risk Work
This part replaces the 1994 Certification of Plant Users & Operators Regulations, and regulates what work requires a licence.
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4.1 Hazardous Substances
Chapter 4 of the Regulations covers Hazardous Substances and Materials, with Part 4.1 on Hazardous Substances in general.
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4.2 Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances
Part 4.2 specifically deals with a subset of Hazardous Substances: Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances.
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4.3 Asbestos
Part 4.3 of the Regulations deals with Asbestos
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4.4 Lead
Part 4.4 of the regulations covers workplaces with 'lead processes'
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5.1 Construction
Chapter 5 of the Regulations covers Hazardous Industries. Part 5.1 is the new part on the Construction Industry.
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5.2 Major Hazard Facilities
Part 5.2 of the regulations deals with Major Hazard Facility sites.
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5.3 Mines
New regulations for mining, under the OHS Regulations, came into effect on July 1, 2007
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6.1 Licences
Part 6 of the Regulations covers Licensing and Registration. Part 6.1 is on Licences [read more] -
WorkSafe Guides to....
WorkSafe Your Guide to.... prepared following the release of the consolidated regulation. [read more]