Public Comment

WorkSafe Positions

WorkSafe Victoria is proposing to make two WorkSafe Positions by 31 December 2009 (see below).

WorkSafe Positions provide certainty to people who have duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004. These documents state the way in which, in WorkSafe’s opinion, the OHS Act or the regulations made under the OHS Act apply.

Drafts available for public comment

There are two draft WorkSafe Positions available for public comment, which can be downloaded via the links below:

How WorkSafe applies the law in relation to discrimination on health and safety grounds

This WorkSafe Position sets out WorkSafe’s view on the application of section 76 of the OHS Act which prohibits discrimination by an employer against an employee or prospective employee on grounds that relate to health and safety.

How WorkSafe applies the law in relation to the requirement to answer questions

This WorkSafe position sets out WorkSafe’s view on the application of section 100(1)(c) of the OHS Act which requires a person at a place to answer questions put to them by a WorkSafe inspector.

Public comment period

An important part of the work to develop WorkSafe Positions involves providing the public with an opportunity to comment on them. 

The public comment period for WorkSafe Positions is from 2 October to 30 October. Late submissions may not be considered.

To assist you in making submissions, copies of the documents can be downloaded from the links above. If hard copies are required, call the WorkSafe Advisory Service toll free on 1800 136 089.

How do I make a submission?

Submissions by email (as a Microsoft Word document or a Rich Text Format document) should be sent to worksafepositions@worksafe.vic.gov.au

Written submissions should be mailed to:

Public Comment

Manager, Information & Guidance Branch

WorkSafe Victoria

GPO Box 4306

MELBOURNE   VIC   3001

Where do I go for more information?

For more information about the draft WorkSafe Positions, call the WorkSafe Advisory Service toll free on 1800 136 089 (office hours from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday).