Work, Health and Safety (WHS) (previous known as Occupational Health and Safety- OHS) is the discipline concerned with protecting the health and safety of all people in the workplace from exposure to hazards and risks resulting from work activities. The local church has a duty to protect the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of all staff, leaders and volunteers in the workplace. The workplace includes any location where work or ministry on behalf of the church occurs, such as the whole church property, offsite activities, staff cars, etc
For further information see the WorkSafe Victoria website: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/