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A code of practice can be a document that complements occupational health and safety laws and regulations to provide detailed practical guidance on how to comply with legal obligations, and should be followed unless another solution with the same or better health and safety standard is in place, [1] or may be a document for the same purpose published by a self-regulating body to be followed by ...
The codes of practice set a benchmark, and workplaces can choose to follow them or any other code that provides the same or better level of protection. For example, there is a general risk assessment code of practice, but larger organisations may choose to follow the international standard on managing risk in ISO 31000 .
WorkSafe's corporate aims are to take a constructive, accountable, transparent, effective, and caring approach to all its operations. [5]Although being active in carrying out workplace safety inspections across the state and prosecuting breaches of workplace health, safety, and workers' compensation laws, a significant focus of WorkSafe's activity includes communication with internal and ...
Definitions of employees and employers, what classifies as a “risk” at work; Rules on the duties of the employers and employees to ensure occupational health and safety, Rules on the duty to consult on OHS related issues, to provide OHS committees and an OHS representative, and to liaise with a WorkCover representative whenever necessary
Occupational safety and health (OSH) or occupational health and safety (OHS) is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work (i.e., while performing duties required by one's occupation).
The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) is a Victorian statute imposing a duty upon 'employers' of employees to provide, so far as is reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risks to health. [1]
Established more than 75 years ago, the Institute has a membership of over 4,000 individuals and more than 50 corporate members. In many cases, members are actively working in the field of OHS as health and safety representatives, or OHS practitioners or professionals. Other members simply have an interest in health and safety in the workplace.
The stated purpose of the Bus Safety Act Act is "...to provide for the safe operation of bus services in Victoria". [2] The objects of the Act center on the safety of bus operations, management of safety risks, continuous improvement in bus safety management, public confidence in the safety of bus transport, appropriate stakeholder involvement and the existence of a safety culture among bus ...