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OHS Regulations Review

Information about the review of Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

OHS Regulations Review

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS Regulations) and Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations will expire in April 2027 and June 2027, respectively. WorkSafe has commenced a review to remake these regulations by this date.

The existing regulations will continue to apply until the new regulations are made.

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Work is underway to review the OHS Regulations.

Have your say on the OHS regulations

We will engage with stakeholders to update the OHS Regulations. WorkSafe notes the importance of a broad range of perspectives and stakeholder engagement will include a wide spectrum of business structures and sizes.

The opportunity to provide feedback before the OHS Regulations are finalised will be available via public review and comment. At this time, submissions will be accepted through the Engage Victoria website.

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Note: WorkSafe will continue to update this page as work progresses.

Online resources

WorkSafe’s website has online resources detailing employers and employee's health and safety duties.

OHS Regulations Review

OHS Regulations Review

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Have your say on the OHS regulations

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Online resources

Information for employees: OHS Act 2004

Information for employers: OHS Act 2004

Occupational health and safety – your legal duties

General duties relating to health and safety: Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004

Related information

Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations

Guide to the Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017

Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations

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