Industrial manslaughter now a crime in Victoria with maximum penalties of $16.5m and 20 years’ jail - are you ready? Preparing for industrial manslaughter laws

The legislation highlights a strong focus on organisations achieving a culture of compliance which we expect WorkSafe Victoria’s investigations will target in relation to possible offences of industrial manslaughter. With this in mind, it is important for businesses that they ensure adequate OHS systems, instruction training and supervision, but also place a heavy focus on worker engagement and a strong safety culture.