The obligation
Employees at work must take reasonable care for their own and others' health and safety and co-operate with their employer's OHS compliance actions.
Under section 25, while at work an employee must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and for persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions, and co-operate with the employer on action taken to comply with the Act or regulations. An employee must not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided at the workplace for health, safety or welfare.
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- Employees at work must take reasonable care for their own and others' health and safety and co-operate with their employer's OHS compliance actions.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duties of employees is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Part 3 > Division 4 > s 25 § 25.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duties of employees is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). In short, Employees at work must take reasonable care for their own and others' health and safety and co-operate with their employer's OHS compliance actions.
What changed recently?
Duties of employees was last updated on 19 October 2026.