Notifiable incidents under the OHS Act 2004 (Vic) must be reported to WorkSafe Victoria immediately. Learn when notification is required, how plant and near-miss incidents are treated, and the penalties for failing to comply.

PPE decisions for chemical storage and handling should not start with equipment. This article explains how chemical identification, registers, Safety Data Sheets and regulatory obligations should drive PPE selection for both normal operations and emergencies.

Common workplace hazards continue to cause injuries across Victorian workplaces, not because they are unknown, but because controls drift over time.

A practical, risk-based guide for Victorian employers on choosing the right PPE under the OHS Act 2004, including common inspection failures and how to build a simple, defensible PPE system.