Risk & high-risk work
PPE obligations: when must an employer supply it, and can they charge for it?
A Victorian FAQ guide on employer PPE obligations - when it's required, what counts, and who pays, based on OHS Act and Regulations.
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Assessing a job before it runs: controls, permits, heights, confined spaces.
6 guides, written for the OHS Act 2004 (Vic).
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Working at heights in a factory: mezzanines, ladders and platforms
WorkSafe Victoria treats falls as a leading cause of workplace death. Here's what factories must do for mezzanines, ladders and platforms.
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Manual Handling: Preventing the Injuries That Cost You Most
Manual handling causes more serious injuries than any other workplace hazard. What causes it and how Victorian manufacturers can reduce the risk.
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Hierarchy of controls explained: what actually reduces risk on a factory floor
The hierarchy of controls ranks safety measures from most to least effective. A Victorian safety practitioner explains each level with factory examples.
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Confined Spaces & Permit-to-Work: The Basics for Victorian Manufacturers
How confined space entry permits work under Victoria's OHS Regulations 2017 — definitions, what to record, and how long to keep them.
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JSEA vs SWMS: What's the Difference, and When Do You Actually Need One?
JSEA and SWMS aren't interchangeable. The legal difference under Victoria's OHS Regulations 2017 — when a SWMS is mandatory, and when a JSEA will do.
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