This guidance note is an explanatory document for the Western Australian Police Service (the Police Service) and others on the application of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 as it...
This guidance note applies to all workplaces in Western Australia covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (OSH Act) and provides guidance for employers and workers on alcohol and other...
This document has been developed to highlight safety risks and provide information on how to best manage those risks to minimise workplace injuries and comply with occupational safety and health legislation.
This guidance note applies to workplaces in Western Australia covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and provides information on key issues relating to the control of infectious...
This guidance note applies to all workplaces in Western Australia covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (OSH Act) and provides guidance for employers and workers on the management of...
Overview of the proposed scheme, structure and administrative arrangements. Proposed timeline, pathway for introduction and future role of state governments in occupational licensing.
The purpose of this alert is to highlight the importance of providing direct supervision to apprentices and the identification of underground services.
This brochure will assist owners with the safety aspects of balconies, decks and other external structures which may be of a sufficient height above ground level to put family members and friends at...
Several Western Australian companies in the construction industry have agreed to share their experiences in practical noise control management, to enable more workplaces achieve the 85 dB(A) exposure...
Chainsaws make rapid cutting of logs and tree pruning possible. They are widely used throughout government agencies, garden and park services, and in the primary industry sector. Petrol powered...
Western Australian companies in the manufacturing industry have agreed to share their experiences in practical noise control management, to enable more workplaces achieve the 85 dB(A) exposure...
The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the importance of correctly locking out the free fall controls on mobile cranes fitted with this feature.
Edgers are used in most workplaces that have lawns and employ gardeners. Edgers can be used for long periods of time and can exceed 85 dB(A). Hearing protection is required for operators of edgers...
Brushcutters are widely used by gardeners. They vary in size, power and quality. Some lightweight units are common around schools and parks. Heavy-duty powerful units are used by some specialists...
Demonstration engines used in training situations consist of an automobile engine mounted in a frame complete with an ignition system, fuel lines, radiator and associated piping, exhaust system and...
The noise levels of bench and pedestal grinders vary with the type of work being performed on the tool. Larger pieces of metal such as 50 mm angle iron will produce much more noise (typically 105 dB(...