Guides
Short notes for Victorian workplaces, written for the Averto assessment.
OHS editorial review is pending. These guides are not a WorkSafe publication and do not certify compliance.
Getting started
Preparing for your workplace risk assessment
Gather useful evidence and worker input before completing your Averto assessment.
8 Oct 2026 · 2 min
Psychosocial safety
Understanding psychosocial hazards at work
Recognise work conditions that can create psychological or physical harm.
8 Oct 2026 · 2 min
Action planning
Turning assessment findings into practical actions
Choose controls, assign responsibility and check whether the change works.
8 Oct 2026 · 2 min
Physical safety
Reducing manual handling risk through better work design
Look at the task, equipment and layout when preventing manual handling injuries.
8 Oct 2026 · 2 min
Ongoing review
When to review your workplace risk controls
Use scheduled checks and workplace events to keep your action plan relevant.
8 Oct 2026 · 2 min