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Historical resources about safety and health laws

Below are historical documents relating to the development of OSH legislation in Western Australia 1983 Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare legislation - A public discussion document - Hon DK Dans MLC 1983 1987 Second reading speech - Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Amendment Bill - Hon...
Legislation, codes and guidance materials
14 Jan 2020

Commercial vehicle driver fatigue management training

Welcome to the commercial vehicle driver fatigue management training package. Drivers Before commencing the Commercial vehicle driver fatigue management training you will require: a personal email address to register, please note each person must have a different email address to use this system to...
Education
10 Dec 2019

Public Sector CSA Agreement 2019 Guidance Material

Public Sector CSA Agreement 2019
Awards and agreements
27 Nov 2019

FAQs - OSH committee

This page contains frequently asked questions about safety and health committees. When should a safety and health committee be established? A safety and health committee should be established if an employee requests a committee, the employer decides to establish one, or if there is a regulation...
OSH committees
29 Oct 2019

Regional Services Review Consultation Paper September 2019

Status: CLOSED, Submissions closed at 5pm on 28 October 2019 Background In late 2018, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) commenced a Regional Services Review to improve service delivery to our regional customers. DMIRS staff and State and Local Government stakeholders...
Consultations
24 Sep 2019

Employment obligations in the café and restaurant sector

A campaign is currently being conducted by Private Sector Labour Relations to promote compliance with state employment laws for café and restaurant businesses in the state industrial relations system. The campaign commenced in October 2019, with a letter and information brochure being sent to café...
Proactive compliance campaigns
24 Sep 2019

Long service leave - Are casual and seasonal employees covered by the Long Service Leave Act?

This page provides information on the provisions of the Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA). For more information see the main Long Service Leave page. Are casual and seasonal employees covered by the Long Service Leave Act? Casual and seasonal employees in the WA private sector and in the WA State...
Long service leave
20 Sep 2019

Long service leave - What is the entitlement when employment ceases?

This page provides information on the provisions of the Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA). For more information see the main Long Service Leave page. An employee’s entitlement to long service leave when their employment ceases due to resignation, dismissal, redundancy, or when the employee dies...
Long service leave
12 Sep 2019

Long service leave - What happens when business ownership changes?

This page provides information on the provisions of the Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA). For more information see the main Long Service Leave page. To be entitled to long service leave under the Long Service Leave Act, an employee must have continuous employment with ‘the one and the same employer...
Long service leave
12 Sep 2019

Long service leave - What is continuous employment?

This page provides information on the provisions of the Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA). For more information see the main Long Service Leave page. To be entitled to long service leave under the Long Service Leave Act, an employee’s employment with their employer must be continuous. The amount of...
Long service leave
12 Sep 2019

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COVID-19 coronavirus guide for employees: Looking after your mental health

While it is reasonable to be concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, there are a number of actions you can take to look after your mental health during this challenging time. Access...
WorkSafe
Information
08 Apr 2020

COVID-19 coronavirus guidance for employers: Looking after employee mental health

It is reasonable for employees to experience increased worry, anxiety and stress about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Managing the risk to mental health during this time means employees will have...
WorkSafe
Information
08 Apr 2020

What to do if a worker has COVID-19

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Safe Work Australia has created an easy to follow infographic to advise workplaces on the steps they should take if a worker comes down with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19. [scald=8226:...
WorkSafe
Information
07 Apr 2020

Western Australian framework and strategy for the prevention and management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders

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The Western Australian strategy and framework for the prevention and management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders are intended as useful resources for stakeholders who can influence...
WorkSafe
Information
11 Feb 2020

ThinkSafe magazine

ThinkSafe is the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s flagship online publication for workplace safety and health in Western Australia. ThinkSafe magazine - May 2020 ThinkSafe...
WorkSafe
Newsletter
28 May 2020

Evaluation report - Employment obligations in nail salons proactive compliance campaign

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In late 2018 the Private Sector Labour Relations (PSLR) division of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety commenced a proactive compliance campaign focused on compliance with...
Labour Relations
Reports
31 Jan 2020

(Archived) Ministerial Advisory Panel on Work Health and Safety Reform

During July 2017, the Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Commerce and Industrial Relations, the Hon Bill Johnston MLA, sought to establish a Ministerial Advisory Panel (MAP) on Work Health and Safety...
WorkSafe
Information
14 Jan 2020

(Archived) Review Process Summary – Develop Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia

THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER CURRENT AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY. The public comment period on the Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia closed on 26...
WorkSafe
Information
14 Jan 2020

Employment record obligations publications

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The employment record obligation publications help state system employers keep correct employment records. The two publications each feature helpful step by step guides to record keeping and Wageline...
Labour Relations
Guide / handbook
08 Jan 2020

Safety alert 06/2019 - Biological hazards in marine environments

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A worker contracted a life-threatening respiratory infection with the bacteria Psychrobacter sanguinis . In the days immediately prior to contracting the infection, he had been cleaning biological...
WorkSafe
Alert
17 Dec 2019

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Announcements

Accountancy firm ordered to pay former employee more than $25,000 for unpaid long service leave

The Industrial Magistrates Court has ordered chartered accountancy firm Hall Chadwick (WA) Pty Ltd to pay a former tax accountant $21,604.79 for unpaid long service leave entitlements plus $3,500 in interest. The tax accountant had been employed by Hall Chadwick for more than 10 years but did not receive payment for accrued long service leave when she resigned in 2017. Private Sector Labour...
Labour Relations
Media release
01 May 2020

Regional dates for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday

Some regional areas in Western Australia hold the Queen's Birthday public holiday on different dates. The dates for 2020 are now available on the Regional dates for the Queen's Birthday public holiday page. In all other areas of Western Australia, the Queen's Birthday public holiday will be held on Monday 28 September 2020.
Labour Relations
Department News
29 Apr 2020

Unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave flexibilities now available

An entitlement to two weeks’ unpaid pandemic leave has been introduced for private sector state system employees. New flexibility provisions enabling employers and employees to agree to an employee taking twice as much annual leave at half pay or to agree for the employee to take annual leave in advance have also been implemented. These new provisions are effective from 14 April 2020. The new...
Labour Relations
Department News
15 Apr 2020

City of Armadale fine increased after WorkSafe appeal

The City of Armadale has had a fine increased by $80,000 over a 2014 incident in which a member of the public was seriously injured when struck by a front-end loader at a waste disposal site. The City was fined $30,000 (plus costs) in April 2018 over the incident after being charged with failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace. WorkSafe appealed the penalty in a Single Judge Appeal and...
WorkSafe
Media release
03 Apr 2020

Draft Occupational Diving – Code of Practice

The Commission for Occupational Safety and Health seeks your views and comments on the draft Code of Practice – Occupational Diving in Western Australia . The draft code provides guidance for occupational divers in Western Australia on the management of occupational safety and health issues relevant to preparing for and performing tasks while submerged in a fluid using artificially-supplied...
WorkSafe
Media release
27 Mar 2020

Employment impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus

The Employment impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus page of the Wageline website provides detailed information for state system employers and employees on employment obligations and entitlements relevant to a range of situations arising from the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus. This information is relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system - sole traders,...
Labour Relations
Department News
25 Mar 2020

DMIRS planning for impact of COVID-19

While the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic is changing rapidly, we remain focussed on delivering our services while adhering to advice from Government to protect the health and safety of our staff and the wider community. The department is planning for a range of scenarios and endeavouring to ensure continuity of service. A number of functions can be performed remotely or by using our online...
Corporate
Department News
23 Mar 2020

WorkSafe investigates death of worker near Esperance

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 25-year-old worker at Condingup (east of Esperance) yesterday. The man was believed to have been working on the roof of a shed when he and another worker fell. The other worker was injured in the fall. Inspectors travelled to the site this morning and will interview witnesses and investigate the circumstances. WorkSafe thoroughly investigates...
WorkSafe
Media release
12 Mar 2020

Circular 4/2020 – COVID-19 and employment flexibilities

Circular 4/2020 sets out workforce flexibilities available to public sector employers. The State Government is monitoring the situation in relation to COVID-19 and responding accordingly, and this Circular will be updated and reissued as required. This Circular replaces PSLR Circular 3/2020, “Novel coronavirus and absence from work”. Circular 4/2020 – COVID-19 and employment flexibilities This...
Labour Relations
Department News
11 Mar 2020

Coronavirus - What can be done to reduce risks from a viral outbreak such as COVID 19

Under OSH legislation, employers are required to provide and maintain, as far as is practicable, a working environment in which their workers are not exposed to health risks. This includes situations where employees and contractors may be at risk of contracting viruses such as the COVID-19 coronavirus. Employers need to keep up to date with the latest health warnings from the Australian and WA...
WorkSafe
Alert
10 Mar 2020

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