Victoria Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 r197: r 197 Arrange health monitoring when work is later identified as lead-risk work

Where work was not classed as lead-risk work when an employee started it, is later identified as lead-risk work, and the employer has not already provided a medical examination or biological monitoring for that employee, the employer must, once the work is identified and as soon as reasonably possible, have a registered medical practitioner examine the employee and carry out biological monitoring. The duty extends to independent contractors and supports sections 22(1) and 23 of the Act.