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Safety tips for new and young workers and their employers

This information is for you if you are: an employer of new and/or young workers; a young worker; starting a new job; taking on a new role or task for the same employer; changing careers; or re-entering the workforce after a break. New and young workers could be working permanently or casually, full...
New and young workers
17 Apr 2014

New and young workers – frequently asked questions

This page contains frequently asked questions relating to new and young workers. At what age are workers considered ‘young workers’? Young workers are those under the age of 18 years, for example school leavers, apprentices and trainees. What are new and young workers’ rights when they start...
New and young workers
17 Apr 2014

What is a guidance note?

Guidance notes provide practical guidance for employers and workers on the management of risks to safety and health risks that may arise in relation to specific hazards. They are developed by the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health in consultation with industry experts, and help duty...
Codes and guidance material
16 Apr 2014

Toolkits and information resources - Other services

The following articles will help you to learn about the safety issues in the other services industry. This industry group includes repair and maintenance, hair and beauty, and private households employing staff. Checklists Industry checklist - Automotive body paint and interior repair Industry...
Other services
16 Apr 2014

Checklists and information resources - Accommodation and food services

The following articles will help you to learn about the safety issues in the accommodation and food services industry. Bulletin: Food preparation mixer guarding Bulletin: Food preparation mixer guarding - Vietnamese Occupational safety and health tips for catering staff Managing health and safety...
Accommodation and food services
16 Apr 2014

Health and safety tips for catering staff

Under the work health and safety legislation everyone at a workplace has a duty. A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) is to ensure the health and safety of their workers while they are at work. This includes providing training, information, supervision and managing risks associated...
Accommodation and food services
16 Apr 2014

Toolkit and information resources - Wholesale and retail industry

The following articles will help you to learn about the safety issues in the wholesale and retail industries. Industry guidance document: Checkout workstations in retail Managing health and safety in food retail - A handbook for the franchise industry Safe management of shopping trolleys OSH...
Wholesale and retail
16 Apr 2014

Toolkits and information resources - Construction

The following articles will help you to learn about the safety requirements and issues in the construction industry Construction induction training Construction induction training - Guidance Construction Induction Card Database Tilt-up construction Precast, tilt-up and concrete elements in building...
Construction
16 Apr 2014

Safe use of nailing tools

Nailing tools can be dangerous if not used correctly, the following information aims at reducing incidents with air operated nailing tools. Labour savers or lethal weapons? Because of their obvious advantages, air operated nailing tools are widely accepted and used in industry. Used safely, they...
Construction
16 Apr 2014

Tilt-up construction

The Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 require workers to complete an approved training course before commencing tilt-up or precast concrete construction or manufacture. Workers who have not previously completed an approved training course must be deemed competent under CPCCCM1016A...
Construction
16 Apr 2014

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Publications

WorkSafe and RiskCover Forum - Creating and maintaining psychologically healthy workplaces

On 15 November 2016 Ali Burston and Frank Pansini presented at the WorkSafe and RiskCover Forum. This forum included: case study presentations from guest speakers; WorkSafe WA presenting the results...
WorkSafe
Information
29 Nov 2017

Unhealthy workplace behaviour (eg conflict, bullying) - What you can do about it

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If there is bullying or conflict at your workplace, use the following four step process. Remember support is always available eg talk to a friend, your doctor or an counseller, or an advocate. Step 1...
WorkSafe
Information
01 Nov 2017

Asbestos removalists presentation

In May 2017 p resenters from both WorkSafe and the Health Department delivered an information session on asbestos health risks, the relevant legislation, and some common issues that arise in relation...
WorkSafe
Information
01 Dec 2023

OSH newsletter - Parks and gardens

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This occupational safety and health (OSH) newsletter has been developed to provide information and assistance to employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and employees...
WorkSafe
Checklist
06 Oct 2017

Wageline's making a complaint process fact sheet

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Wageline's making a complaint process fact sheet provides a publication format version of the information on the Making a complaint about underpayment of wages and entitlements page of this website...
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
05 Oct 2017

Prevent slips and trips - Workplace kit

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Slips & trips are a serious issue in most workplaces and account for approximately 23.5% of all lost time injuries every year. Use the practical guide, toolbox talk and posters to assist you in...
WorkSafe
Information
24 Aug 2017

Employee or subcontractor fact sheet

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Wageline's employee or subcontractor fact sheet provides a publication format version of the information on the Employee or subcontractor page of this website for ease of printing.
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
07 Aug 2017

Archived - Regulation Impact Statement - Harmonised Work Health and Safety Laws

At the time the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations were developed a national Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) was developed by Safe Work Australia. An examination of that RIS showed that...
WorkSafe
Information
12 Jul 2017

Archived - Update on Work Health and Safety laws consultation

WorkSafe WA Commissioner Lex McCulloch today (16/12/2015) provided information on the current status of the consultation process and development of the Work Health and safety (WHS) laws. “In August...
WorkSafe
Information
12 Jul 2017

Archived - Call for public comment – live electrical work and work in roof spaces - Closed 31 March 2017

EnergySafety and WorkSafe are calling for public comment on proposals to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 and the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 to prohibit work on...
WorkSafe
Information
12 Jul 2017

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Announcements

Wageline’s opening hours increasing

Effective Monday 5 October, Wageline’s opening hours have changed and Wageline will now be open an extra hour each week. Wageline’s new standard operating hours are: Monday: 8.30am – 4.30pm Tuesday: 9.00am – 4.30pm Wednesday: 8.30am – 4.30pm Thursday: 8.30am – 4.30pm Friday: 8.30am – 4.30pm Employers and employees can continue to call Wageline on 1300 655 266 with queries about: pay rates, leave...
Labour Relations
Department News
05 Oct 2020

Proactive inspection program continues to look at silica

WorkSafe is continuing to look closely at workplaces in an effort to minimise the risk to WA workers of contracting the deadly disease silicosis. A proactive inspection program began in July 2018, looking at stone benchtop fabricators where respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is generated during work activities. It was widened in July 2019 to include other workplaces where RCS may be generated,...
WorkSafe
Media release
02 Oct 2020

Know your obligations when employment ends

Wageline receives many enquiries each week about employer obligations and the entitlements owed to employees when employment ends through resignation, dismissal, redundancy or death. Employers and employees in the state industrial relations system should visit the When employment ends section of the Wageline website for information on obligations and entitlements when an employee resigns, is...
Labour Relations
Department News
23 Sep 2020

Electrical Focus Issue 3

Building and Energy's Electrical Focus Issue 3 is now available online .
Building and Energy
Department News
22 Sep 2020

WorkSafe investigates two regional deaths

WorkSafe is investigating incidents leading to the deaths of two men in regional areas at the weekend. WorkSafe has been notified that a 55-year-old truck driver was killed at Emu Flats (near Kalgoorlie) on Saturday when the water truck he was driving rolled on a dirt road. Notification has also been received that a 38-year-old labourer died after being thrown from an all-terrain vehicle on a...
WorkSafe
Media release
21 Sep 2020

WorkSafe prosecutes companies over death of plumber

WorkSafe has commenced prosecution action against a plumbing company and a construction company over the drowning death of a plumber in 2018. Ryan and Melissa Pty Ltd – trading as Vivian Plumbing and Civil – has been charged with failing to provide and maintain a safe work environment and, by that failure, causing the death of an employee in circumstances of gross negligence. The maximum penalty...
WorkSafe
Media release
03 Sep 2020

Reporting wage theft in WA

Western Australian workers can find out how to report deliberate underpayment of wages or entitlements at www.wagetheft.wa.gov.au . The Reporting wage theft in Western Australia website assists workers with how to: seek help with resolving an underpayment issue or unpaid annual or long service leave; report wage theft anonymously to the relevant government department; or seek help with unpaid...
Labour Relations
Department News
17 May 2021

Commercial kitchens inspection program raises concerns

A WorkSafe proactive inspection program looking at safety issues in commercial kitchens in various workplaces has raised some concerns.
WorkSafe
Media release
14 Aug 2020

1 January 2021 pay rates now available

New versions of the WA award summaries and the Minimum pay rates for award free employees are now available which include the pay rates that come into effect from the first pay period on or after 1 January 2021. In June the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission issued the 2020 State Wage Case decision, which grants a 1.75% per week increase in the state minimum wage and WA award...
Labour Relations
Department News
05 Aug 2020

Industrial inspectors recovered $711,766 in unpaid wages and entitlements in 2019-20

Private Sector Labour Relations industrial inspectors helped employees to recover over $700,000 in unpaid entitlements in the 2019–20 financial year. 232 complaints lodged with Private Sector Labour Relations resulted in $530,036 being recovered for employees whilst $181,730 was recovered as a result of proactive compliance audits in the café and restaurant sector. Wageline also answered more...
Labour Relations
Department News
21 Jul 2020

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