Victorian Consolidated Regulations Victorian Consolidated Regulations(1) An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable, eliminate any risk associated with hazardous substances at the employer's workplace.
(2) If it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate a risk associated with hazardous substances at the employer's workplace, the employer must reduce the risk so far as is reasonably practicable by—
(a) substituting the substance with—
(i) a substance that is less hazardous; or
(ii) a less hazardous form of the substance; or
(b) isolating the source of exposure to the hazardous substance; or
(c) using engineering controls; or
(d) combining any of the risk control measures referred to in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).
(3) If the employer has complied with subregulations (1) and (2) so far as is reasonably practicable and a risk associated with a hazardous substance at the workplace remains, the employer must reduce the risk so far as is reasonably practicable by using administrative controls.
(4) If the employer has complied with subregulations (1), (2) and (3) so far as is reasonably practicable and a risk associated with a hazardous substance at the workplace remains, the employer must reduce the risk so far as is reasonably practicable by providing appropriate personal protective equipment to employees at risk.
Notes
1 Act compliance—section 21 (see regulation 7).
2 Part 4 of the Act sets out the duty of the employer to consult with employees, including in respect of making decisions about the measures to be taken to control risks to health or safety. This consultation must involve the health and safety representative (if any). See also regulation 21.