Contributor

Peter Rozen, Barrister

Overview

Employers and employees have safety obligations and must jointly participate in determining safe working conditions and a stop-work option. It is a criminal offence to victimise employees who are active in asserting these rights. Unions can get an entry permit from the court to inspect and investigate workplaces. Improvement or prohibition notices may be issued, and penalties apply. Other issues include bullying and chemicals at work.

This section includes the following topics:

• Relevant legislation
• Obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)
• Implementation procedures
• Enforcement
• Other workplace issues
• Contacts