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

The public comment period on the Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia closed on 26 November 2019. All submissions received by the department will be provided to the Minister in order to facilitate his decision in relation to adopting the model WHS regulations in Western...
Work health and safety legislation reform
14 Aug 2019

Employment obligations in beauty salons

A campaign is currently underway by Private Sector Labour Relations to educate beauty salon businesses about their employment obligations. This was initiated after a compliance audit in 2018 found that a large proportion of nail and beauty businesses were not paying their employees correctly...
Proactive compliance campaigns
17 Jul 2019

Frequently asked questions - Silica

This page provides information for employers and employees about silica and some of the legal duties relating to protecting workers from developing silicosis. Silica is found in sand, stone, concrete and mortar. It is also used in the manufacture of a variety of products including composite stone...
Silica
09 Jul 2019

Mentally healthy workplaces

The mentally healthy workplaces online hub brings together videos, podcasts, information sheets and checklists for both workers and management to use. Learn about psychosocial hazards and risk factors in the workplace and the benefits of having a mentally healthy workplace. Mental health and...
Mentally healthy workplaces
19 Jun 2019

Develop Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia - Information session

The department is seeking your comments regarding the regulations that will support the proposed Work Health and Safety Act for Western Australia (WHS Act (WA)) . The following videos have been produced to provide information regarding the consultation process: Work Health and Safety Regulations...
Information sessions and workshops
19 Jun 2019

Candidates to provide evidence that they are located in Western Australia - Construction Induction Training

Construction Induction Training cards (CIT) are supplied to an RTO on the condition that the CIT cards are only issued to candidates who provide evidence that they are located in Western Australia at the time of the assessment for the CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry...
Construction Industry Training Card
14 Jun 2019

Electric shocks and reporting

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Electric shocks from taps, pipes or appliances are warning signs that something could be wrong with the electrical wiring or applainces.
Reporting accidents
20 May 2019

Silica

Silica is a common naturally occurring mineral. This fact sheet provides information about where silica is found, what are the hazards and risk management. What is silica and where is it found? Silica is a common naturally occurring mineral, also known as silicon dioxide. One common type of...
Silica
15 May 2019

Submissions to the Inquiry into Wage Theft

The Inquiry received 20 non-confidential submissions, which are listed below in alphabetical order. The Inquiry chose to not publish certain non-confidential submissions due to the nature of information contained in these submissions. Australian Industry Group Australian Hotels Association (WA)...
Inquiry into Wage Theft in Western Australia
15 Apr 2019

2020 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards

Due to the unique circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety will not be conducting the 2020 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards. The awards will be back in 2021 and we look forward to reviewing your health and safety...
Work Safety Awards
13 Mar 2019

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Publications

Restricted Asbestos Licence Holders

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This directory contains licence holders licensed to perform all restricted asbestos work in accordance with Part 5 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996. Please refer to the Licence...
WorkSafe
Information
12 Mar 2020

Renewal application for an unrestricted asbestos licence

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An unrestricted asbestos licence is required in Western Australia for work involving the removal of friable asbestos-containing material. Only an Unrestricted Asbestos licence holder or an employee...
WorkSafe
Form – application
25 Oct 2019

Safety alert 05/2019 - Hydrogen embrittlement – a serious risk to lifting chain integrity

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Lifting chains and their associated components (hooks, shackles, links etc) are used widely across a variety of industries to lift and move loads and includes Grade T (8, 80, 800) and Grade V (10,...
WorkSafe
Alert
10 Oct 2019

Audible reversing alarms: considerations for use

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Reversing alarms are commonly fitted to plant and heavy vehicles across a wide range of industries. The noise made by these alarms falls into one of two categories: tonal and broadband. Tonal...
WorkSafe
Information
22 Oct 2019

Taking a claim to the Industrial Magistrates Court

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This publication assists employees to independently make a claim to the Industrial Magistrates Court (IMC) for unpaid entitlements under state industrial laws and state industrial instruments. The...
Labour Relations
Guide / handbook
08 Oct 2019

Safety alert 04/2019 Safe use of medical oxygen cylinders

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During a lifeguard training session in July 2019, a new cylinder was to be fitted to an Oxy-Viva set. Two workers were injured when a worker ‘cracked’ a ‘C’ size medical oxygen cylinder. Cracking...
WorkSafe
Alert
01 Oct 2019

Pay rates for cafe and restaurant staff - information brochure 2019

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The information within the publication has been provided as text below for accessibility purposes and is identical to the text within the PDF. Minimum pay rates for staff – legal employment...
Labour Relations
Flyers
18 Dec 2019

Regional Services Review consultation paper and feedback form

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The Regional Services Review - Consultation Paper is now available for all stakeholders to have their say.
Corporate
Consultations / public comment
16 Sep 2019

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

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Public comment period has now closed regarding the regulations that will support the proposed Work Health and Safety Act for Western Australia (WHS Act (WA)). THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER CURRENT AND...
WorkSafe
Information
14 Jan 2020

Industry checklist - Kitchens

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This checklist has been developed to highlight safety issues for workers in kitchens and provides information on how to best manage those risks to minimise workplace injuries and comply with...
WorkSafe
Checklist
16 Aug 2019

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Announcements

Australia Day public holiday entitlements

The public holiday for Australia Day in 2020 is Monday 27 January, not Sunday 26 January. Under the Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 , in Western Australia the Australia Day public holiday takes place on 26 January, or when that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday. The Australia Day public holiday entitlements for 2020 page provides information on entitlements for: state...
Labour Relations
Department News
16 Jan 2020

South West business owner fined for denying backpacker three months' wages

A South West business owner has been fined for not paying wages and ordered to pay unpaid wages to a young overseas worker for work done as part of the Working Holiday Maker program. The business owner has been ordered by the Industrial Magistrates Court to pay the backpacker $10,593.58 in unpaid wages and entitlements plus interest of $1,979.94. The Industrial Magistrates Court also ordered the...
Labour Relations
Media release
09 Jan 2020

Cyclone contingency plans should be in place

With the season’s first cyclone having formed off the North-West coast, businesses throughout the State have been reminded to ensure that contingency plans have been established and are in operation. WorkSafe WA Director Chris Kirwin said today it was crucial that everyone on both sea and land knew what to do when there was a cyclone in the area. “Under workplace safety and health laws, employers...
WorkSafe
Media release
07 Jan 2020

Deductions from pay

Each year Wageline receives many calls from employers and employees regarding deductions from pay. In the WA state industrial relations system, it is unlawful for an employer to deduct any money from an employee’s wages unless that deduction has been authorised in writing by the employee, or the deduction is authorised by a WA award or agreement, a court order, or a state or federal law. A common...
Labour Relations
Department News
06 Jan 2020

New publications help employers meet record keeping obligations

Wageline has just launched two new publications to help state system employers keep correct employment records. The two publications – one for employers covered by a WA award, and one for employers whose employees are award free – feature helpful step by step guides to record keeping and Wageline’s new look record keeping templates. State system employers have a legal obligation to keep correct...
Labour Relations
Department News
08 Jan 2020

Reminder that children face hazards in workplaces

Employers have been reminded to take steps to keep children away from hazardous workplaces during the coming school holidays. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said today many workplaces contained hazards that could result in injury, and some even contained potentially deadly hazards. “Workplaces such as factories and construction sites are not suitable locations for children and, sadly,...
WorkSafe
Media release
19 Dec 2019

Wageline will be closed Wednesday 25 December 2019 to Wednesday 1 January 2020

The Wageline contact centre will be closed from Wednesday 25 December 2019 to Wednesday 1 January 2020, and will reopen at 8:30am on Thursday 2 January 2020. Information on employment obligations and entitlements will continue to be available during that period on the Wageline website, www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/wageline .
Labour Relations
Department News
16 Dec 2019

Employment of children in the school holidays

The school holidays are just starting and many children will be keen to earn some extra money by getting a job for the summer break. Employers, parents and young workers must be aware that there are restrictions on which types of businesses can employ children under the age of 15. There are also restrictions on working hours for children that apply during school holidays as well as term time. For...
Labour Relations
Department News
17 Dec 2019

Reminder to stay safe in lead-up to festive season

WorkSafe has issued a reminder to workers to stay focused on safety and health in the lead-up to the festive season. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said today both employers and workers needed to pay particular attention to staying safe before and after Christmas. “As we head towards the end of the year and the festive season, it’s timely to remind both employers and workers of the need...
WorkSafe
Media release
13 Dec 2019

Inquiry into Wage Theft report released

The Report of the Inquiry into Wage Theft in Western Australia was released by the State Government on 6 December 2019. The Inquiry Report makes a total of 28 recommendations to address wage theft in Western Australia. Broadly, the recommendations include strategies which aim to: increase awareness of employment rights and obligations in Western Australia; provide a pathway for employees who have...
Labour Relations
Department News
06 Dec 2019

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