WORKSAFE Victoria has two draft WorkSafe Positions opened for public comment, for possible implementation by 31 December 2009.
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.
The first draft WorkSafe Position relates to 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.
The second regards 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.
The public comment period for these WorkSafe Positions is from 2 October to 30 October. Late submissions may not be considered.