Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
- Dispute resolution
  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
- Stay informed
  Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- About Consumer Protection
  What Consumer Protection does, contacts and events.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
- Consumer concerns
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- Consultations, compliance and reports
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- DMIRS COVID-19 coronavirus
  Information for employers and employees
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, COVID-19, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Who is in the WA state system, key features of the state system, recent inquiries, reviews, and committees.
- Changes to state employment laws
  Information on 2022 changes to state employment laws in Western Australia.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
- Report an incident
  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
- Notify, submit or contact us
  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Tool box
  Events, statistics and educational resources.
- Consulting with our stakeholders
  Information about consulting with stakeholders.
- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical occupational safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
- Historical mines and petroleum guidance
  Safety and health guidance under the legislation prior to 2022.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Employee / worker

Topics

What should be considered for effective inductions?

Inductions are an important information sharing session that helps to familiarise people with the locations, equipment, materials, processes and tasks they may encounter while working at or visiting a site for the first time. To achieve the best results, inductions need to be tailored and targeted...

How do I get started

22 Mar 2023

Licensed asbestos assessor list

WorkSafe recommends you make your own enquiries about the standard of work conducted by all service providers, including licensed asbestos assessors. While those listed are licensed with either WorkSafe WA or the equivalent regulator in another state or territory at the time of publishing, WorkSafe...

Asbestos

15 Mar 2023

Refresher health and safety representative training

Health and safety representative refresher training can only be undertaken with an approved training provider. Training providers are approved by the Work Health and Safety Commission in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 . The following training providers are currently approved...

Training

13 Mar 2023

Local government in the state system

As of 1 January 2023, all WA local governments and regional local governments are covered by the state industrial relations system. Local government employers previously operating under the national Fair Work Act 2009 transferred to the state system on this date. Finding the right employment...

Guide to who is in the WA state system

23 Feb 2023

Information for high risk work licence applicants

While every effort is made to process high risk work licence applications quickly, there may be delays. When will my application be finalised Application processing times vary depending on the volume of applications being received and the completeness of the application submitted. If your...

High risk work licence

17 Feb 2023

WHS Mines Statutory Positions Portal - Information Collection Notice

In order to register for a WHS Mines Statutory Positions Portal account, certain information must be provided about your identity. The personal information you provide will be used to verify your identity and eligibility to sit an exam. The Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 and...

Mines statutory positions portal (MSPP)

16 Feb 2023

MSPP help

The department has developed how-to guides and help videos to assist candidates to navigate within the WHS Mines Statutory Positions Portal. The MSPP help guides and videos should be viewed before using the portal. New guides and videos will be added to these series as they are developed. How-to...

Mines statutory positions portal (MSPP)

16 Feb 2023

What is the WHS Mines statutory positions portal (MSPP)?

Introducing the online system to manage certification and examination processes The WHS Mines Statutory Positions Portal (MSPP) is a learning management system (LMS) that is configured with learning pathways to manage statutory certification processes and examination enrolments applicable to...

Mines statutory positions portal (MSPP)

16 Feb 2023

Anzac Day 2023 public holiday

The information below is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system – sole traders, unincorporated partnerships, unincorporated trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. Find out more on the Guide to who is in the WA state system page...

Public holiday pay

14 Feb 2023

Western Australia Day public holiday entitlements for 2023

Public holiday pay

08 Feb 2023

Publications

GHS - Globally harmonised system of classifying and labelling of chemicals - What you need to know

READ

The GHS is a system used to classify and communicate chemical hazards using internationally consistent terms and information on chemical labels and safety data sheets. The system was developed by the...

WorkSafe

Information

23 Mar 2023

Zoonoses checklist

READ

This checklist has been developed to help minimise the risks to workers that may be exposed to zoonoses at work.

WorkSafe

Checklist

15 Mar 2023

Zoonoses on farms - checklist

READ

This checklist has been developed to help minimise the risks to workers that may be exposed to zoonoses at work. Zoonoses are diseases of animals that can cause serious illness or death in people...

WorkSafe

Checklist

15 Mar 2023

Quad bike safety - poster

READ

This poster is for those operating or in charge of workplaces where quad bikes are used and will assist riders, as well as managers, to ensure they are operated safely.

WorkSafe

Poster

01 Mar 2023

Application to apply for a reasonable adjustment for a statutory examination

READ

This application is for applicants who have a disability, illness and/or medical condition affecting their capacity to apply for or sit a statutory examination.

WorkSafe

Form – application

20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Resetting your password

READ

This guide will assist you in resetting your password.

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Preparing for the examination process

READ

This guide will help candidates who are preparing for the examination process.

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Cancelling and rescheduling an examination session booking

READ

This guide is for candidates who need to cancel or reschedule their examination session booking.

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Downloading a statutory certificate or record of examination

READ

This guide is for candidates that have completed all the requirements for the statutory learning pathway.

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Enrolling in a statutory learning pathway

READ

This guide is for candidates wishing to enrol in a statutory learning pathway.

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

20 Feb 2023

Announcements

WorkSafe inspectors focus attention on mobile cranes

WorkSafe inspectors will be visiting crane businesses and operators to audit registered mobile cranes. Initial visits have revealed that some owners and operators are not conducting major inspections of their cranes. A major inspection must be carried out by a competent person, and requires: an examination of all critical components of the crane, if necessary by stripping down the crane and...

WorkSafe

Alert

15 Mar 2023

Nominations open for Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards

Nominations are now open for the prestigious 2023 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, rewarding and celebrating health and safety across Western Australian workplaces. WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said today the Awards recognised outstanding solutions and innovations in health and safety across all workplaces. “This is a terrific opportunity for WA businesses of all sizes to show...

WorkSafe

Media release

03 Mar 2023

Incident notification

Businesses and undertakings must notify the regulator of certain incidents that arise out of the conduct of a business or undertaking at a workplace. The Interpretive guidelines - Incident notification will help you decide when and how to notify a work-related death, injury, illness or dangerous incident (further notification requirements apply to mines and petroleum and geothermal operations –...

WorkSafe

Alert

28 Feb 2023

Sheet metal manufacturer fined $300,000 over worker injury

A Wangara sheet metal manufacturing business has been fined $300,000 (and ordered to pay more than $6400 in costs) over an incident in which a 17-year-old apprentice had seven fingers severed. Unique Metal Works Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe work environment, and was fined in the Perth Magistrates Court on Monday. It was not alleged that the company’s failures...

WorkSafe

Media release

28 Feb 2023

Anzac Day 2023 public holiday entitlements

Wageline has published information for state system employers and employees on employment arrangements for the Anzac Day public holiday on 25 April 2023. The Anzac Day 2023 public holiday page contains information on employment entitlements for: Award free employers and employees Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering Workers Award...

Labour Relations

Department News

20 Mar 2023

WorkSafe prosecutes construction company over Rottnest wall collapse

WorkSafe has commenced prosecution action against a construction company over serious injuries suffered by two workers at a construction site on Rottnest Island. Firm Construction Pty Ltd has been charged with failing to provide and maintain a safe working environment and, by that failure, causing serious harm to two employees. In February 2020, workers employed by contractors to Firm...

WorkSafe

Media release

15 Feb 2023

Bricklaying company fined $600,000 over worker trapped under collapsed staircase

A Perth bricklaying company has been fined $600,000 (and ordered to pay $5000 in costs) after a worker suffered serious injuries when a concrete staircase collapsed on him. Swinging Bricklayers Pty Ltd was convicted in its absence of failing to provide and maintain a safe work environment and, by that failure, causing serious harm to a worker and was fined in the Perth Magistrates Court last week...

WorkSafe

Media release

15 Feb 2023

Wageline News February edition published

The February edition of Wageline News has been published. Read this latest edition on the Wageline News page.

Labour Relations

Department News

13 Feb 2023

WorkSafe lays charges over failure to provide documents relating to sexual harassment

WorkSafe has commenced prosecution action against mining company Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) for failing to supply documents relating to 34 cases of alleged sexual harassment at their mine sites. FMG has been charged with 34 counts of refusing or failing to comply with a requirement to provide documents to a WorkSafe inspector within a specified period without a reasonable excuse. The documents...

WorkSafe

Media release

09 Feb 2023

WorkSafe investigates death at South Hedland

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death last night of a worker at BHP’s rail yard at South Hedland. The worker was reported to have been struck by a locomotive and was confirmed as deceased at the scene. WorkSafe investigators will examine the circumstances of the incident with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incidents of a similar nature. The incident is also under...

WorkSafe

Media release

09 Feb 2023

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Renew a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL)

To renew your High Risk Work Licence, find out about the requirements first.

WorkSafe

Notifications

High Risk Work Licence change of contact information

High Risk Work Licence holders can notify the department about changes to contact information.

WorkSafe

Payments

Make a payment - High Risk Work Licence Renewal

Use Bpoint, the department's authorised payment processor, to make a payment to renew your High Risk Work Licence. You can find the Biller Code and Reference Number from your bill notice for making your payment. Additional information on payment by phone or BPay is also available on your bill notice.

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