This guide provides operators with assistance to meet their obligations for continual and systematic improvement of their safety management system (SMS). Audits and review are important for effective...
This Guide has been developed to provide operators with assistance to meet the requirements for management of change (MoC) within their safety management system (SMS).
The State of the Work Environment (SOWE) series is produced by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (the Department), Safety Regulation Group to promote awareness of work...
This declaration allows dealers and repairers to adjust the odometer to the most accurate reading against wear and tear of the car, provides proof of the change and notes the steps taken to verify...
Before you buy a home, it is recommended that you have a timber pest inspection report. The following information explains the law but does not substitute the legislation. You should get expert or...
Regulation 675UK of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WHS Mines Regulations) requires information about high risk mining activities at a mine to be notified to the regulator...
The certificate of building compliance (CBC) dated 14 April 2021 (CBC 2021) has been updated and published by the Building Commissioner. The updated version dated 2 November 2023 simplifies the process for building surveyors making the required statements for a CBC that will accompany an application for an occupancy permit or building approval certificate for unauthorised work under section 51 of the Building Act 2011 .
Tremolite asbestos has been identified in the ceramic centre of some Bunsen burner gauze mats in New Zealand and the UK, and preliminary testing has indicated that this may be an issue in gauze mats...
In July 2016 asbestos was found in composite roof panels at the new Perth Children’s Hospital. The roof panels were imported from China and classified as “asbestos free”, but testing by a National...
Asbestos has recently been found in friction wear plates in the suspension systems of rail carriages. The new rail carriages were purchased between 2007 and 2014 and were imported from China. They...
Guildelines provide more information on the requirements of legislation and details good practice. Alcohol and other drugs at the workplace - guideline Dealing with bullying at work - guideline...
When hand-held or quick cut concrete or masonry saws are used, potentially violent kickback, push-back or pull-in forces can occur suddenly and be difficult to control. The use of these saws without...
BondsOnline is available to landlord organisations. More information about the BondsOnline is available at the BondsOnline page. Download the user agreement form above, have the authorised person...
Significant incident reports suggest practical measures to assist in reducing the risk of incidents reoccuring. 2021 SIR No. 288: Off-highway haul truck tyre blowout in workshop injures workers SIR...
This publication is a summary of the Clerks (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award (Clerks W&R Award). On 19 December 2023 the Area and Scope clauses of the Clerks W&R Award were updated...
This publication is a summary of the Clerks (Hotel, Motel and Clubs) Award (Clerks HMC Award). On 19 December 2023 the Area and Scope clauses of the Clerks HMC Award were updated to expand the...
This publication is a summary of the Clerks (Commercial, Social and Professional Services) Award (Clerks CSPS Award). On 19 December 2023 the Area and Scope clauses of the Clerks CSPS Award were...
Section 1: Strategic plan for commissioning community services Background In August 2022, the WA Government released the State Commissioning Strategy for Community Services (Strategy) with the...
WorkSafe is aware of several recent incidents that resulted in people being exposed to asbestos where workers have conducted repairs on fire doors containing friable asbestos. Historically, fire...
Western Australian State and Local government agencies are required to use this National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness and Management 2019-2023 (NSP 2019-2023) Reporting Template when...
This information sheet provides advice for people with management or control of a workplace where soil is contaminated with asbestos containing material (ACM) and those involved in inspecting,...
Do you handle asbestos as a trade or construction worker? People who disturb asbestos-containing materials during repairs, maintenance, renovations and other work on older buildings are at the greatest risk of exposure. This pamphlet is developed for trades and construction workers outlining ways to safely work with asbestos.
WorkSafe is aware of at least eight known asbestos exposure incidents, which occurred between June 2020 and April 2023. These directly related to asbestos containing flooring materials. These...