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  • Hazards

    This section is a great point of reference for quality information on workplace hazards. It is consantly being updated to give you the resources you need to help keep your workplace healthy and safe. This week's featured Hazard:
    Asbestos - Asbestos is still present in many homes and workplaces.
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  • Law & Rights

    Health and Safety Reps are covered by the Victorian OHS Act. This section of the site offers explanations on the election of health and safety reps, their term of office, powers and employers' obligations to workers and their representatives. Learn more on the OHS Act, Regulations, Compliance Codes, Codes of Practice (1985 Act), Comcare and Workers' Rights.

  • News & Views

    International RSI Day The last day of February is when the world remembers overuse injuries. 
    Unions campaign For better OHS laws
    Other News

  • FAQs

    Do you have a question about OHS? Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions section for more on Asbestos, Electrical Safety, Workplace and Amenities, FAQs for OHS Reps, FAQs for Workers and More. Ifyou can't find what you are looking for you can Ask Renata. You'll receive a response within two working days

  • SafetyNet Journal

    SafetyNet 182 is online now. SafetyNet is the fortnightly e-journal of the VTHC OHS Unit. Make sure you subscribe to this great resource. Past issues are also available.

  • Your Industry

    Industry specific OHS information:

    • Construction & Utilities
    • Education
    • Government (local, State)
    • Health & Community Services
    • Hospitality
    • Labour Hire
    • Rural
    • Transport, Storage & Trade

  • Training

    All elected health and safety reps have the right to attend training under OHS laws. The VTHC OHS Unit runs training programs designed to give reps the tools they need to confidently represent their workmates. Check upcoming training courses for reps as well as Return To Work training and learn more about your OHS training rights.

  • ToolKit

    Need guidance on a workplace OHS issue? This collection of Checklists and How to pages offer step-by-step advice on ways to approach a wide range of potential issues.

  • OHS Hot Topics

    Unions fight for OHS Rights

    The process to harmonise Australia's OHS laws is continuing in 2010, and unions have serious concerns.  Find out what's going on: Update 3.


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  • Have Your Say : OHS Poll

    Should OHS Reps be able to excercise their powers as soon as they are elected?

  • Labour Start News

    • Cafe find for workplace bullying which led to suicide
    • Vehicle crane safety alert
    • Respect Agenda – seriously?
    • Another death plagues ceiling insulation scheme
    • Workplace bullying led to suicide: eading psychiatrist calls for easing of suicide reporting guideline
    • Roof insulator death prompts work change call
    • OHS and the death of Brodie Panlock from bullying