Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 - SECT 22

Duties of employers to monitor health and conditions etc.

22. Duties of employers to monitor health and conditions etc.



(1) An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable-

   (a)  monitor the health of employees of the employer; and

   (b)  monitor conditions at any workplace under the employer's management
        and control; and

   (c)  provide information to employees of the employer (in such other
        languages as appropriate) concerning health and safety at the
        workplace, including the names of persons to whom an employee may make
        an enquiry or complaint about health and safety.

Penalty: 240 penalty units for a natural person; 1200 penalty units for a body
corporate.

(2) An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable-

   (a)  keep information and records relating to the health and safety of
        employees of the employer; and

   (b)  employ or engage persons who are suitably qualified in relation to
        occupational health and safety to provide advice to the employer
        concerning the health and safety of employees of the employer.

Penalty: 60 penalty units for a natural person; 300 penalty units for a body
corporate.