Your Industry
Transport, Storage & Trade
More than 68,000 Victorian workplaces fall within the industry areas of storage, transport, wholesale, trade and retail industries.
Apart from information below, you should check WorkSafe's Transport; Road Transport Storage and Warehousing and Stevedoring industry webpages. You can also subscribe to a free e-journal produced by the program
Supply Links
The ASCC has produced a profile of the industry nationally [pdf] detailing numbers of workers, claims and fatalities.
FAQs
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Hard Hats - do they last for ever?
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Other FAQs
Workplace amenities, fire escapes and more..
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Ladders - What are the Rules and Regulations?
Working on ladders is a huge hazard - falls can lead to serious injury and even death.
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Working from Heights - what are the regulations?
There is a specific chapter in the Consolidated Regulations covering working at Heights, and more. [read more] -
Office Hazards: Computers and VDUs - what are the guidelines?
Working with computers can cause workers a number of problems. Read more.
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Rest/meal breaks - what am I entitled to?
There's nothing specific in OHS legislation. Read more.
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Forklift Safety
Forklifts are amongst the most dangerous pieces of plant in workplaces.
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Licences
- do I need a licence to operate this equipment? Where can I get a replacement licence? [read more] -
Electrical Equipment - What are the laws/guidelines?
Employers must ensure the workplace (including the plant) is safe and without risks to health - what does this mean for electrical equipment (eg testing and tagging)? [read more]
Hazard
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Vibration
Many types of machinery and equipment generate intense vibration - a hazard to workers.
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Noise
Noise: one of the most widespread workplace hazards.
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Sprains and strains
Sprains and strains are the most common injuries suffered by workers across all workplaces, and in all industries. [read more]
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Legislation - Transport, Storage & Trade
The Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004) ('the Act') applies to most Victorian workplaces - what does this mean for workers in the 'transport, storage & trade' sector? [read more] -
Transport, Storage & Trade info
Some useful resources: websites, documents, etc [read more]
Regulations
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2.1 General Duties
General Duties are covered by Chapter 2, Part 2.1 of the regulations [read more] -
3.2 Noise
Part 3.2 of the Regulations deals with Noise
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