Model WHS Laws

We created the model WHS laws in 2011.

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WorkSafe Victoria 

WorkSafe Victoria's responsibilities include: 

  • help avoid workplace injuries occurring 

  • enforce Victoria's occupational health and safety laws 

  • provide reasonably priced workplace injury insurance for employers 

  • help injured workers back into the workforce 

  • manage the workers' compensation scheme by ensuring the prompt delivery of appropriate services and adopting prudent financial practices. 

Contact details 

Website: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au 
Email: info@worksafe.vic.gov.au 
Phone: 1800 136 089 or (03) 9641 1444 

Electricity Regulators 

Energy Safe Victoria 

In Victoria, regulations covering electrical equipment safety and efficiency are administered by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV). The key functions of ESV include: 

  • overseeing the design, construction and maintenance of electricity, gas and pipeline networks 

  • licensing and registering electricians, and 

  • issuing and auditing Certificates of Electrical Safety. 

Contact details 

Website: www.esv.vic.gov.au 
Email: info@energysafe.vic.gov.au (general) or licensing@energysafe.vic.gov.au (licensing) 
Phone: 1800 800 158 (general) or 1800 815 721 (licensing ) 


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Further advice

SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.