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.

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Role of WorkSafe

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the role of WorkSafe. What is the role of the Department? WorkSafe, part of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, is the WHS department that will assist the...

About WorkSafe

30 Nov 2022

WHS transition arrangements

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. Will there be a transition period for businesses to adopt the new laws? Yes, transitional arrangements are now in place where duties are new...

Work health and safety laws

30 Nov 2022

Work health and safety laws

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the Work Health and Safety laws. The WHS Act and accompanying regulations came into effect on 31 March 2022. Download the Act Download the Regulations WHS publications and...

Work health and safety laws

30 Nov 2022

Class exemptions

The regulator can grant a group of people an exemption from complying with a regulation of the Work Health and Safety Regulations. These are referred to as a class exemptions. It is important to read class exemptions closely to see if they apply to you, and if you cannot meet all of the conditions...

Class exemptions

30 Nov 2022

Supplier wage audit

The State Government is committed to engaging with suppliers who meet their employment and industrial obligations. The Supplier Wage Audit (SWA) unit is responsible for auditing suppliers to government to ensure compliance with employment obligations under applicable industrial laws and instruments...

Supplier wage audit

08 Nov 2022

Christmas – New Year 2022–2023 public holiday information

This information 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. If you...

Public holiday pay

18 Oct 2022

Agriculture industry news and events

Work health and safety is everybody’s business. We all have a role to play in keeping our workplaces healthy and safe. You can stay connected by: attending your local agricultural shows and WorkSafe WA events like Safe Work Month sign up to WorkSafe’s regular email news alert follow WorkSafe on...

What’s happening in agriculture?

12 Oct 2022

Incident reporting in agriculture

Call 1800 678 198 to report a workplace related death, serious injury or illness, or immediately life-threatening dangerous incident. These must be reported to WorkSafe immediately after becoming aware of the incident. Urgent medical assistance where required should be sought prior to contacting...

Farm safety – Report an incident

12 Oct 2022

Agriculture industry safety alerts

Safety alerts are issued by WorkSafe to provide background information and contributing factors which have contributed to an incident. These alerts also suggest practical measures which can be put in place to assist in reducing the risk. Listed below are Safety alerts which are relevant to the...

Farm safety alerts

12 Oct 2022

Case studies

WorkSafe is developing a series of case studies showcasing: real incidents where the people involved have suffered a serious injury or death; and examples of practical approaches which have been used by farmers in Western Australia to improve safety. Be sure to keep checking this page to see our...

Farm safety – Know the hazards

12 Oct 2022

Publications

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 4 Managing drilling breakthroughs in underground mining

READ

WorkSafe Mines Safety has received a number of notifications reporting potentially serious incidents involving breakthroughs into areas or headings that have not been barricaded. Recent incidents...

WorkSafe

Bulletin

20 Sep 2022

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 3 Ruptured aluminium air conditioning flushing canisters

READ

From 2018 to 2021, six serious incidents relating to air conditioning flushing canisters have been reported on mine sites in Western Australia. In five of these incidents, the flushing canister had...

WorkSafe

Bulletin

20 Sep 2022

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 2 Lifting, lowering or suspending loads

READ

A number of incidents have recently occurred when plant has been used to lift, lower or suspend loads near workers. Incidents have resulted in serious injuries and fatalities. Contributory factors...

WorkSafe

Bulletin

20 Sep 2022

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 1 Embrittlement - Serious risk to alloy lifting chain integrity when lifting loads in a corrosive environment

READ

Alloy lifting chains and associated components (such as hooks, shackles and links) are used widely across a variety of industries and environments to lift and move loads. There are a number of forms...

WorkSafe

Bulletin

20 Sep 2022

Code of practice - Psychosocial hazards in the workplace

READ

The Psychosocial hazards in the workplace code of practice focuses on the general principles applied to the prevention and management of psychosocial hazards in the workplace. The intent of this code...

WorkSafe

Code of practice

26 Aug 2022

Code of practice - Workplace behaviour

READ

The Workplace behaviour Code of practice focuses on the general principles applied to the prevention and management of inappropriate or unreasonable behaviour in the workplace. The intent of the...

WorkSafe

Code of practice

26 Aug 2022

Information sheet - Reducing the risk when using side-by-side vehicles

READ WATCH

Until recently, quad bikes were the vehicle of choice for many agricultural and farming workers. However, because quad bikes have been involved in a large number of serious injuries and deaths in...

WorkSafe

Information

22 Aug 2022

Information sheet - Reasonably practicable

READ WATCH

A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must do what is ‘reasonably practicable’ to keep workers and other people at the workplace healthy and safe. PCBUs must eliminate risks to health...

WorkSafe

Information

05 Aug 2022

Public Register - Authorised Nominating Authorities

READ

Nominating authorities who are currently authorised under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 to appoint adjudicators and review adjudicators in Western Australia.

Building and Energy

29 Jul 2022

Code of practice - Welding processes

READ

This code of practice provides practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with welding processes in the workplace. Although this Code focuses on welding processes, it may...

WorkSafe

Code of practice

15 Jul 2022

Announcements

WorkSafe investigates workplace death at Bibra Lake

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 50-year-old man at Bibra Lake on 18 October 2022. Investigators have responded to a report of an incident at the premises of transport and logistics company Matic Transport. WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incidents of a similar nature. WorkSafe WA...

WorkSafe

Media release

21 Oct 2022

Wageline publishes Christmas - New Year public holiday information

Wageline has published comprehensive information for state system employers and employees on the public holidays over the Christmas New Year period. This season's public holidays are: Christmas Day, Sunday 25 December 2022 and Monday 26 December 2022 Boxing Day, Monday 26 December 2022 and Tuesday 27 December 2022 New Year's Day, Sunday 1 January 2023 and Monday 2 January 2023 When Christmas Day...

Labour Relations

Department News

31 Oct 2022

WorkSafe investigates another death on a WA farm

WorkSafe is investigating the possible work-related death of a 68-year-old farmer near Beverley yesterday. The man was reported to have been working on a farm when he was struck by machinery. WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incidents of a similar nature. WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said any work-...

WorkSafe

Media release

05 Oct 2022

Digital Identity and WARAM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) available

Two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) sheets are now available. The new FAQs cover digital identity and the WA Relationship Authorisation Manager (WARAM). The My Account FAQ has also been updated. The FAQs provide answers to common questions such as: What is a digital identity and why we need to protect it? What is the WARAM and how can it benefit our customers and their business ? Both new...

Corporate

Department News

29 Sep 2022

Agriculture industry inquiry - regional consultation details announced

Dates and locations have been announced for public consultation on the WorkSafe Commissioner’s Inquiry into safety in the agriculture industry. WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh announced the Inquiry in June following the 12 th death in 12 months in the agriculture industry, and appointed an Independent Inquirer, Pam Scott, to undertake the Inquiry. Ms Scott will visit four regional centres...

WorkSafe

Media release

28 Sep 2022

Unpaid pandemic leave extended for state system employees

The entitlement to two weeks’ unpaid pandemic leave has been extended for private sector state system employees. The unpaid pandemic leave provisions were implemented through the COVID-19 General Order issued by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission on 25 March 2022. The General Order now applies until 31 January 2023, unless extended. The COVID-19 General Order applies to...

Labour Relations

Department News

27 Sep 2022

WorkSafe investigates death on farm

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 59-year-old farmer at a property 20km north of Esperance yesterday. The man was reported to have been performing repairs under a seed bin when the bin fell on him, inflicting fatal crush injuries. WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incidents of a similar nature...

WorkSafe

Media release

16 Sep 2022

Public holiday for the National Day of Mourning

On the National Day of Mourning on Thursday, 22 September 2022 a special public holiday will be held in Western Australia. Wageline has published information on employment entitlements for state system employees on the National Day of Mourning public holiday page. Employers and employees covered by national fair work industrial relations system, including employees covered by national modern...

Labour Relations

Department News

14 Sep 2022

Children working at the Perth Royal Show 2022

It is nearly time for the Perth Royal Show, and Wageline is giving a timely reminder to all business owners, parents and young workers about children working at the Royal Show. There are restrictions on the ages children can work in Western Australia, and these laws apply to all workplaces including retail outlets, mobile food vans, and amusement rides at the Royal Show. Business owners and...

Labour Relations

Department News

13 Sep 2022

Call for submissions to agriculture industry Inquiry

Submissions have been invited to the WorkSafe Inquiry into safety in the agriculture sector . In addition to the call for written submissions, Independent Inquirer Pam Scott will seek community consultation in person at venues to be announced throughout WA. WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh announced the Inquiry in June after the 12 th death in the agriculture sector over a 12-month period...

WorkSafe

Media release

05 Sep 2022

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