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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...
WorkSafe
Reports
22 Dec 2023
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...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
21 Dec 2023
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...
WorkSafe
Template
21 Dec 2023
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,...
WorkSafe
Information
21 Dec 2023
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
Flyers
21 Dec 2023
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...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
21 Dec 2023
This checklist provides general guidance on managing the risks associated with hazardous manual tasks in the workplace. It is not intended to be exhaustive and you may need to consider other risk...
WorkSafe
Checklist
19 Dec 2023
Tasks carried out by plumbers can increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains and strains due to awkward postures, repetitive actions and excessive force required to lift, carry or...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
19 Dec 2023
Tasks carried out by electricians can increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains and strains due to awkward postures, repetitive actions and excessive force required to lift, carry...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
19 Dec 2023
This guide is aimed at those in control and those performing any work under or near to overhead power lines. It is particularly relevant where plant or equipment such as scaffold components, roofing...
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
19 Dec 2023
Provides a sample template for preparing an investigation report into an incident involving manual tasks.
WorkSafe
Information
18 Dec 2023
In accordance with WHS PAGEO r. 77, the regulator keeps a register of each DSMS and revised DSMS received.
WorkSafe
Register
14 Dec 2023
Use this form to renew your Class A asbestos removal li cence.
WorkSafe
Form – application
12 Dec 2023
Form 204 can be used to register multiple items of plant (Pressure Vessels & Boilers only) that are located on a single mine site. Both Form 204 & Form 204 Annexure must be completed.
WorkSafe
Form – registration
11 Dec 2023
This checklist has been developed to assist you in identifying risks associated with slips, trips and falls .
WorkSafe
Checklist
11 Dec 2023
The preferred lodgement method for Form 203 submissions is through the online form. Submit your application online Click here to submit and pay for your application online Did you know? If you submit...
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Form – registration
04 Dec 2023
The preferred lodgement method for Form 201 submissions is through the online form. Submit your application online Click here to submit and pay for your application online Did you know? If you submit...
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Form – registration
04 Dec 2023
The preferred lodgement method for Form 200 submissions is through the online form. Step 1 Download and complete the PDF form: Form 200 - Registration of plant design or alteration to plant design...
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Form – registration
04 Dec 2023
In 2019, a group of workers were constructing a 10-metre high loading bay scaffold. One of the workers stepped onto a single plank temporarily being used as a working platform to construct the...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023
Recently a worker at an aquatic centre was exposed to chlorine gas when he attempted to refill an unlabelled 100 litre chemical storage and dosing drum in a plant room at the facility.
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023
This information sheet is intended to assist persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to prevent and respond to incidents of workplace gendered violence. Background Exposure to...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023
A serious accident at a mechanical workshop involving the ignition of a flammable liquid is currently being investigated by DMIRS. The workshop uses a flammable solvent to clean car components. An...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023
Remote tours have become a large part of Western Australia’s tourism industry. There are a range of recreational tours available such as snorkelling, diving, four wheel driving, prospecting and...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023
In September 2020, a bar attendant at a hotel received an electric shock while attempting to turn off a glass washer that was overflowing. The glass washer was plugged into a general power outlet...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023
The Work Health and Safety Bill 2019 was passed as the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) and assented to by the Governor on 10 November 2020. The WHS Act will not commence until proclamation...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

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