Occupational health and safety laws - VIC OHS requirements in the Victorian laws do not follow the model WHS laws of the other States and Territories in Australia. Work health and safety laws in Victoria include: Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC) Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994 (VIC) Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (VIC) The above laws may be accompanied by regulations, which also form part of the regulatory compliance framework for businesses and individuals. This includes: Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC) Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017 (VIC) Dangerous Goods (HCDG) Regulations 2016 (VIC) Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2022 (VIC) Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2018 (VIC) Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2022 (VIC) WorkSafe Victoria is the regulator for occupational health and safety laws in Victoria.