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Work health and safety laws

How to protect the health, safety and welfare of your employees and volunteers.

Content last updated 16/05/2024

Victorian guide to occupational health and safety


Note 

The OHS Act applies to community organisations that have employees but may also apply to community organisations that are completely volunteer based where the organisations operate in a 'workplace' that they manage or control . 

  • how Victoria's OHS laws apply to not-for-profit community organisations 
  • specific duties under Victoria's OHS laws 
  • who may be legally responsible under Victoria's OHS laws and what liability can flow from breaches of OHS 
  • steps to comply with Victoria's OHS laws and other employee safety obligations 
  • what to do if there is a workplace incident - initial response and notification requirements, and 
  • powers of the Victorian WorkSafe Authority (WorkSafe Victoria) 


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