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Information about the proposed regulatory change to create
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In Section 5 of the OHS Act, health is defined as including
psychological health.
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The Victorian Government is currently considering options for the development of the Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological
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Health) Regulations (proposed regulations). This also includes the development of necessary resources to support implementation including a compliance code and supporting guidance.
The proposed regulations will strengthen the occupational health and safety (OHS) framework and recognise that hazards that pose a risk to psychological health are no less harmful to employees’ safety and wellbeing than physical hazards. The proposed regulations aim to promote the importance of psychological health and safety in the working environment.
WorkSafe will update as work progresses.
Route Planner
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The Route Planner Tool is an interactive, online mapping system contained within the NHVR Portal.
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The tool is used by industry, the NHVR and Road Managers to assist with the process of planning routes,
• Plan your routes more efficiently using our route planner
applying for access permits and viewing heavy vehicle network routes.
www.nhvr.gov.au/route-planner
Users can enter a proposed route and compare it to a gazetted route to identify which segments may require
• Load your vehicle and restrain your load safely
an access permit. The system also allows users to save and retrieve planned routes, including any routing options and wmawpwan.nohtvarti.ognos.v.au/loading
• Not sure where you fit in the Chain of Responsibility?
Visit www.nhvr.gov.au/cor
• Meet your permit, pilot and escort requirements for
When using the tool, operators will need to know their vehicle classification and network access eligibility,
as the Route Planner Tool does not make this determination.
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• Conduct all your service transactions in the NHVR Portal
Explainer videos, user guides and further information please visit
www.nhvr.gov.au/portal
www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/route-planner
• Plan your routes more efficiently using our route planner
www.nhvr.gov.au/route-planner
or call 1300 MYNHVR (1300 696 487)
Can’t find what you’re looking for or need some help, call us
on 13 NHVR (13 64 87).
• Not sure where you fit in the Chain of Responsibility?
Visit www.nhvr.gov.au/cor www.nhvr.gov.au
• Conduct all your service transactions in the NHVR Portal
www.nhvr.gov.au/portal
Can’t find what you’re looking for or need some help, call us
on 13 NHVR (13 64 87).
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