OHS laws regulations standards
Last checked: February 2026
OHS Laws and Regulations
You can access all the OHS Acts, Regulations, Compliance Codes, Codes of Practice here: WorkSafe Victoria
Victorian Law Today contains all current statute law in Victoria.
Additionally, OHS legislations can be monitored using:
- Timebase: online legislation research
- LawTracker
Both are available to University staff and students by searching the University Library A-Z ejournals and databases.
Government and Professional Bodies
Victorian Government
- Department of Health and Human Services Victoria
- Energy Safe Victoria
- State Emergency Service Victoria
- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents
- Workplace Safety Australia - request access to weekly safety alerts
- WorkSafe Victoria
Australian Government
- Emergency Management in Australia (Australian Government Department of Home Affairs)
- Safe Work Australia
Professional Bodies and Groups
- Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS)
- Australasian Radiation Protection Society Inc (ARPS)
- Australasian University Safety Association (AUSA)
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA)
- International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA)
- Toolkit for Health and Safety Representatives
Australian Standards
To access Australian Standards, follow these steps:
- Search for Australian Standards: Go to the University Library’s website and search for "Australian Standards" in the database search bar.
- Register on the i2i Platform:
- To view and download documents, you’ll need to create an individual user registration.
- Use your University of Melbourne email address when registering, and confirm your identity via the email verification link.
- Guide: How to register?
- Verification and Access: Once verified, you’ll have ongoing access. If you encounter any issues, contact Intertek at +61 131 242
Note: The University’s SAI Global subscription is now hosted on the i2i Platform from Intertek Inform.