WHS & worker safety in Victoria

Notify VIC WorkSafe of notifiable WHS incidents

Death, serious injury, illness or dangerous incident must be notified to WorkSafe immediately.

PCBU primary duty of care (Victoria OHS Act s 21)

Victorian employers must so far as reasonably practicable provide and maintain a safe working environment.

Manage psychosocial hazards at work

WHS duty extends to psychosocial hazards — workload, bullying, harassment, role conflict.

Comply with the respirable crystalline silica workplace exposure limit (0.05 mg/m³)

From 1 December 2026 the 0.05 mg/m³ silica standard becomes a legally binding workplace exposure limit (WEL).

Comply with Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR)

Every party in the heavy vehicle supply chain has a positive duty under HVNL.

Hold a Construction Induction (White Card) before construction site work

All construction site workers must have completed nationally recognised induction training (CPCWHS1001).

Maintain Hazardous Chemicals Register + manifest (WHS Reg)

PCBUs handling hazardous chemicals must maintain a register + (above threshold) a manifest.

Asbestos management — workplace + dwelling rules (state)

Asbestos work requires licensed asbestos removalist + asbestos management plan.

Notify state regulator of serious incidents (childcare)

Approved ECEC services must notify state regulator of serious incidents within 24 hours / 7 days.

Hold a High Risk Work Licence for HRWL classes

Forklift, crane, scaffolding, dogging, rigging, EWP and other high-risk work requires a HRWL.

Psychosocial Hazards Code of Practice (model + jurisdictional)

PCBUs must manage psychosocial risk under WHS Acts + state codes.