Occupational Health and Safety

VECCI members have access to a broad range of business tools and templates, including frequently asked questions; fact sheets and guides; and sample checklists, policies, letters and forms. VECCI’s tools and templates cover areas such as:

Fact Sheets & Guides

  •  Accident Compensation Act 1985- An Introduction
  •  Accident Compensation Act 1985- Compensation Benefits
  •  Accident Compensation Act 1985- Conciliation & Common Law
  •  Accident Compensation Act 1985- Employer Obligations
  •  Accident Compensation Act 1985- Return to Work Obligations
  •  Accident Compensation Act 1985- Who is a Worker
  •  Accident Compensation Act 1985- Workers' Compensation
  •  Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2000
  •  Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2000 & Code of Practice
  •  Dangerous Goods Act 1985- Accidents and Security
  •  Dangerous Goods Act 1985- Explosives and Liquefied Gases
  •  Dangerous Goods Act 1985- Inspectors and Enforcement
  •  Dangerous Goods Act 1985- Legal Procedural Matters
  •  Dangerous Goods Act 1985- Licenses 
  •  Dangerous Goods Act 1985- Preliminary
  •  Dangerous Goods Act 1985- Review of Decisions
  •  Dangerous Goods Act 1985- The Process for Review & Review by VCAT 
  •  Dealing With Employees' Stress Claims
  •  Discrimination Against Employees or Prospective Employees
  •  Duties of a Range of Persons (Duty of Care)
  •  Duties of Employees (Duty to Take Reasonable Care)
  • Due diligence and the New OHS Legislation for Australia New!
  • Duty of Care Requirements for PCBU New!
  •  Employers' WorkCover Obligations
  •  Entry to the Workplace By Authorised Union Representatives
  •  Environment Protection Act 1970- State Legislation
  •  Extremes of Seasonal Heat
  •  Hazardous Substances and Materials- Asbestos
  •  Hazardous Substances and Materials- Lead
  •  Hazardous Substances and Materials
  •  High Risk - Licensing and Registrations
  •  Incident Notification (Section 38 OH& S Act)
  •  Information on Dangerous Goods at Licensed Premises
  •  Introduction to OH& S
  •  Involving Health and Safety Representatives In Consultation
  •  Liability of an Officer of the Body Corporate
  •  Main OH& S Duties of the Employer
  • Major Hazard Facilities- Mines 
  •  Major Hazard Facilities
  •  Managing a Return to Work Program
  •  National Environmental Legislation
  •  New Era of WHS Legislation in Australia New!
  •  Occupational Health and Safety Act- An Introduction
  •  Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Codes
  •  OH& S Issue Resolution Procedures
  •  OH& S Safety Regulations 2007- Introduction and Regulation Overview
  •  Penalties Under the OH& S Act 2004
  •  Phrases for Inclusion in Return to Work Plans
  •  Physical Workplace Hazards- Confined Spaces
  •  Physical Workplace Hazards- Manual Handling
  •  Physical Workplace Hazards- Noise
  •  Physical Workplace Hazards- Plant
  •  Physical Workplace Hazards- Prevention of Falls
  • Principles of the new OHS legislation in Australia New!
  •  Preparing your business for the new OHS legislation New!
  •  Reckless Endangerment
  •  Review of Decisions (by WorkSafe Inspectors) Sections 127 - 129
  •  Specific Hazardous Industries- Construction
  •  Termination of Employment, WorkCover & Procedural Fairness
  •  WorkSafe Inspectors and Enforcement
  •  What the New OHS Legislation Means for Small and Medium Enterprises New!

Sample Checklists

  • Office Safety HR Checklist  

Sample Polices

  • Employee Rehabilitation Program (Option 1)
  • Fit Condition for Work Policy
  • Health & Safety Policy (Option 1)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Policy (Option 2)
  • Risk Management and Occupational Rehabilitation Policy (Option 2)

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