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July 21, 2017

WorkSafe Victoria announces new Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations) and Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017

WorkSafe Victoria logo representing construction workplace safety and fall prevention.

WorkSafe Victoria announces new Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations) and Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017 (EPS Regulations) commencing on 18 June 2017.

Resources are available to assist you in understanding the new Regulations and what the changes mean for you. This includes summaries of the changes and comprehensive guides comparing the 2007 and 2017 Regulations, which are available on the WorkSafe website(External link).

The new OHS Regulations 2017(External link) and EPS Regulations 2017(External link) are also available online.

Read the full article here: www.consultation.worksafe.vic.gov.au/About-OHS-Regulations-Reform

 

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