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Right to enter

An inspector has the legal right to enter, at any time, any workplace including aircraft, ships and vehicles, where employees work or are likely to be in the course of their work. This right to enter means that inspectors have unrestricted access to workplaces, excepting where there is a statutory...
Workplace inspections
11 Feb 2014

Types of working arrangements

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . This page provides information on types of employment and other workplace arrangements. On this page, the terms WA award and award free are used. In the state system, many employees are...
Types of employment arrangements
10 Feb 2014

When children can work in Western Australia

There are laws which restrict the types of jobs and work children can be employed to do, and the hours they can work . These laws apply to Western Australian businesses in both the state and national industrial relations systems. Children are considered to be employed if they perform work...
When children can work
10 Feb 2014

Consumer Protection Awards terms and conditions of entry

The terms and conditions of entering the Consumer Protection Awards
Consumer Protection Awards
04 Feb 2014

Managing employee performance

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . Poor work performance by an employee When an employee’s work performance is not meeting the required standard, action to help the employee improve their performance should be taken. Best...
Dismissal
03 Feb 2014

Resignation information

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . Employees are entitled to resign from their job at any time and for any reason. Employees are required to give notice of resignation. When an employee resigns, they must receive unpaid wages,...
Resignation
03 Feb 2014

Redundancy - general information

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . An employee is redundant when their employer has decided that they no longer wish the job the employee has been doing done by anyone. Transferring an employee to a lower paid job because their...
Redundancy
03 Feb 2014

Dismissal - General Information

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . Under State laws, employees cannot be dismissed if to do so would be harsh, unfair or oppressive. There must be a valid and fair reason for dismissal, such as: the capacity of the employee to...
Dismissal
03 Feb 2014

Employment contracts

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . About employment contracts When an employer offers someone a job, an employment contract is being entered into. This is a legal relationship under which both the employer and the employee have...
Information for state system employers
03 Feb 2014

Long service leave - Overview

Long service leave is a paid leave entitlement for full time, part time, casual and seasonal employees. Many private sector employers and employees in Western Australia are covered by the WA Long Service Leave Act 1958. The entitlement to long service leave under the Long Service Leave Act depends...
Key information
03 Feb 2014

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Publications

Carcinogens regulated in Schedules 5.4 - 5.6 of the OSH Regulations 1996

Certain carcinogenic substances are specifically controlled under OSH Regulations 5.28-5.42 and Schedules 5.4-5.6. These regulations include requirements for use of the carcinogens to be approved by...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Mar 2021

World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Worker's Memorial Day

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day is Thursday 28 April 2016. Download and display these posters in your workplace to help prevent future incidents and remember those...
WorkSafe
Poster
22 Apr 2016

Important information regarding High Risk Work Licences

WorkSafe has recently been alerted to High Risk Work Licences being electronically scanned and altered to include additional classes of high risk work. The scanned and altered copies were then sent...
WorkSafe
Information
26 Mar 2015

Asbestos myths and facts

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This fact sheet looks at some common myths and facts about asbestos. MYTH: Crayons contain asbestos. This is true for identified brands of crayons but the risk is very low. The risk in these...
WorkSafe
Information
14 Sep 2015

Industry checklist - OSH in scrap metal

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WorkSafe is currently conducting an inspection campaign in the scrap metal industry with a view to increase awareness of safety issues faced by your industry and to highlight the importance of...
WorkSafe
Checklist
13 Mar 2015

Providing safety training, information and instructions – small business

Small business must provide workers with adequate training, information and instructions to perform and comply with their job role and be aware of their safety responsibilities and requirements. What...
WorkSafe
Information
17 Feb 2015

Slinging loads in metal manufacturing

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In recent years, a significant number of fatalities and serious injuries in the metal fabrication industries have been caused by poor slinging practices when using overhead travelling cranes to move...
WorkSafe
Information
02 Feb 2015

Toolbox-pre start talks - Small business

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A toolbox safety meeting/pre-start talk is a short succinct meeting that can be used as an avenue to convey timely and important safety information to workers and the work team. The session usually...
WorkSafe
Information
13 Feb 2015

Scrap metal workers fatally injured

In two separate recent incidents, workers in the scrap metal industry have received fatal injuries after being struck by falling loads. Both incidents involved using oxy-cutters to cut large pieces...
WorkSafe
Alert
14 Jul 2016

Safety alert 5/2014 - Vehicles hitting or crushing workers

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There have recently been fatal and serious incidents in Western Australia in which a driver has reached into a vehicle from the outside to start the engine. The purpose of this alert is to raise...
WorkSafe
Alert
22 Mar 2016

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Announcements

Introducing ThinkSafe

Welcome to the first issue of ThinkSafe magazine , the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s new flagship online publication for workplace safety and health in Western Australia. The Department is committed to ensuring its resources are allocated to optimise effectiveness and efficiency. This includes looking for new and innovative ways to deliver the services and products we...
WorkSafe
Department News
07 Feb 2019

Warning to guard against heat stress at work

WorkSafe has issued a warning on guarding against the effects of extreme temperatures in work environments during periods of hot weather. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh today reminded employers and workers of the need to take extra care during the summer months to avoid the risk of heat stress or the more serious heat stroke. “It’s not just working outside in heatwave conditions, but...
WorkSafe
Media release
23 Jan 2019

Get the Australia Day public holiday right

If you are covered by the state industrial relations system, here is what you need to know about rates of pay for the Australia Day public holiday in 2019. The public holiday for Australia Day in 2019 is Monday 28 January not Saturday 26 January. Saturday 26 January is an ordinary working day and ordinary rates of pay are applicable. Under the Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 , Australia Day...
Labour Relations
Department News
16 Jan 2019

Wageline is back in action for 2019

Wageline has now reopened after the Christmas and New Year period. We are excited to start a new year fresh and ready to help you with your employment queries on state employment law. Wageline deals with queries about: pay rates, leave entitlements and other employment arrangements for employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system long service leave for employees working in...
Labour Relations
Department News
03 Jan 2019

Hairdressers Award – what rate of pay for Australia Day?

If you are a hair salon business owner or a hairdresser and you are covered by the state industrial relations system, here is the information you need to know about employee entitlements for the Australia Day public holiday in 2019. Under the Hairdressers Award, Monday 28 January 2019 is the public holiday for Australia Day. Saturday 26 January 2019 is an ordinary working day and ordinary rates...
Labour Relations
Department News
07 Jan 2019

Reminder to be sure of the rules when employing young people

Employers are being reminded of the limitations that apply when employing young people over the school holidays. While the Christmas holidays are the perfect time for teenagers to earn some money, employers looking for help over the busy period need to understand that restrictions apply when employing young people and that they need to comply with their obligations under the Children and...
Labour Relations
Department News
21 Dec 2018

Inspection program looks at violence and aggression in community care

WorkSafe will soon begin an inspection program looking at the issue of violence and aggression in organisations providing community health care services. The program will focus on nursing professionals, health and welfare support workers and personal carers who work in clients’ homes or community settings, and will continue over the next six months in metropolitan and regional areas of the State...
WorkSafe
Media release
13 Dec 2018

Crane operator fined for overloading crane and injuring worker

A crane operator has been fined $4400 (and ordered to pay $4700 in costs) after he overloaded a crane and injured another worker when the crane collapsed. Robert Anthony Hoekzema pleaded guilty to failing to take reasonable care to avoid adversely affecting another person and was fined in the Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday. In June 2015, Mr Hoekzema was employed as a casual crane operator...
WorkSafe
Media release
11 Dec 2018

Public holiday obligations, child employment laws and more - Wageline News

The Wageline Newsletter December edition was sent today to approximately 5,000 subscribers, and has been published on the Wageline website. This edition features information about the upcoming Christmas and New Year public holidays and what employers need to know about their employment obligations over this period, child employment laws and a range of other critical information for state system...
Labour Relations
Department News
10 Dec 2018

Cyclone contingency plans should be in place

WA is now well into cyclone season, and businesses throughout the State have been reminded to ensure that contingency plans have been established and are in operation. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Ian Munns 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 must have adequate plans in...
WorkSafe
Media release
07 Dec 2018

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