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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.
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News & Views
International RSI Day The last day of February is when the world remembers overuse injuries.
Unions campaign For better OHS laws
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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. If you can't find what you are looking for you can Ask Renata. You'll receive a response within two working days
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SafetyNet Journal
SafetyNet 184 is online now. Read about asbestos, bullying, and the latest prosecutions.Make sure you subscribe to this great resource. Past issues are also available.
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Your Industry
Industry specific OHS information:
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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.
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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.
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OHS Hot Topics
Save our Workers Comp Rights
The Victorian Parliament is about to vote on amendments to the Accident Compensation Act. Send an email to the pollies so that workers don't lose rights!
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Have Your Say : OHS Poll
Should OHS Reps be able to excercise their powers as soon as they are elected?
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Labour Start News
- Sexual harassment, bullying claims turned into a campaign to denigrate me, alleges former manager
- UV sunscreens and nanoparticle risks
- Gas, lungs, ladders, fruit picking and concrete pumping â latest workplace incidents
- In harm's way
- Workplace bullying and restorative justice â how to help the families left behind
- The cost of doing nothing