Work safely
1. Safety procedures and instructions
1.3. VPS WHS framework
Under the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004), every employer is responsible to make sure the workplace, resources and culture allows for you to conduct your work in a safe and productive manner.
You may be familiar with the Victorian Public Service (VPS) governance framework called Leading the Way.
VPS Leading the way framework:
‘ aims to drive pro-active organisational health, safety and well-being improvement across Victorian government workplaces.’
Developed in conjunction with the unions, Worksafe Victoria and government departments it outlines the VPS strategy to improve health, safety and welfare and incorporates various policies such as the:
- Mental Health and Wellbeing charter (MHW)
- Occupational violence and aggression (OVA)
- Education and training framework.
Read through the poster– Strategy
Overview Leading the Way to see what the VPS is doing to foster a
physically and mentally safe environment for its employees.
PDF file link: Strategy Overview Leading the Way – VPS
To learn more about these various programs, strategies and resources visit the website below.