The obligation
The Metal casting compliance code covers the duties for employers and employees working in metal casting.
Work involving metal casting carries specific duties and obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017. The code is particularly relevant to employers, managers and self-employed persons in the metal casting industry, and also to employees and health and safety representatives involved in metal casting work. It replaces the former Foundries compliance code.
- What
- The Metal casting compliance code covers the duties for employers and employees working in metal casting.
- Source
- worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duties of employers and employees in metal casting is a WHS requirement set out in Metal casting (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is OHS Act 2004 (Vic) > Compliance Codes > Metal Casting > Duties.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duties of employers and employees in metal casting is a WHS obligation under Metal casting (VIC). In short, The Metal casting compliance code covers the duties for employers and employees working in metal casting.
What changed recently?
Duties of employers and employees in metal casting was last updated on 19 October 2026.