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Recklessly engaging in conduct that places someone at a workplace in danger of serious injury, without lawful excuse, is an indictable offence.
Under section 32, "a person who, without lawful excuse, recklessly engages in conduct that places or may place another person" at a workplace in danger of serious injury is guilty of an indictable offence. A natural person is liable to imprisonment of up to 5 years, a fine of up to 1800 penalty units, or both. A body corporate is liable to a fine of up to 20 000 penalty units. The offence may be heard and determined summarily.
- What
- Recklessly engaging in conduct that places someone at a workplace in danger of serious injury, without lawful excuse, is an indictable offence.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Offence of recklessly endangering people at workplaces is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Part 3 > Division 5 > s 32 § 32.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Offence of recklessly endangering people at workplaces is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). In short, Recklessly engaging in conduct that places someone at a workplace in danger of serious injury, without lawful excuse, is an indictable offence.
What changed recently?
Offence of recklessly endangering people at workplaces was last updated on 16 October 2026.