WorkSafe Compliance and Enforcement Policy


*Changes to Dangerous Goods Requirements
On 1 January 2009 Victorian law involving the transport of dangerous goods and the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code changed. This document has not yet been updated to reflect these changes. For up to date information on the changes view the new requirements for dangerous goods transport.

  • WorkSafe Compliance and Enforcement Policy (PDF 568kb)
    Document Type: Publication
    Keycode: VWA961/01/07.05 - web only
    Category: Laws and Regulations 
    Division Author: WorkSafe LSID (legal services and Investigation Division)
    Publication Date: 20 July 2005
    Date First Published: 20 July 2005
    Summary: This publication describes WorkSafe's policy and approach to securing and enforcing compliance with Victoria's health and safety laws. It includes general guidelines for prosecution issued under the OHS Act 2004.

About this publication


The WorkSafe Compliance and Enforcement Policy is a 44 page publication which provides an overview of the legislative framework within which WorkSafe operates and sets out how WorkSafe’s ‘Constructive Compliance Strategy’ is applied to its enforcement and prosecution activities. It also incorporates the VWA General Prosecution Guidelines, as published in the Victorian Government Gazette.

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