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MON 2 - Notice of information about non-exploration mining operations

Notice for commencing mining operations or additional mining operations at a mine. This notice does not apply if only exploration activities will be carried out at the mine. Please refer to Exploration operations commencement notice - r.675UJ (2). Use this link Notice of information about non-...

Mining operational notices (MON)

22 Mar 2022

MON 1 - Notice of information about mine operator

Notices for becoming a mine operator at a mine, changing the mine operator at a mine or updating details of a mine operator. This applies at mine where mining is conducted and also where only exploration operations are conducted. Link to document Notice of information about mine operator Who is...

Exploration operational notices (EON)

22 Mar 2022

EON 1 - Notice of commencement of exploration operations

Notice for commencing exploration activities. This notice is also applicable if mining operations are already being conducted in the area. Use this link Notification of commencement of exploration operations - proforma Who is responsible for the notification? The prospective mine operator must give...

Exploration operational notices (EON)

22 Mar 2022

Apply for a demolition licence

To apply for a demolition licence go to the application guide for a demolition licence. Application guide Applicant guide - Application for a demolition licence Application forms Application form - demolition licence Application form - renewal of a demolition licence Application form - change of...

Demolition licence

22 Mar 2022

Construction induction training - Guidance on inclusions and exclusions

A person conducting a business or undertaking must not direct or allow a worker to carry out construction work unless the worker has successfully completed general construction induction training and, if the worker completed the training more than 2 years previously, the worker has carried out...

Construction Induction Training

22 Mar 2022

Who needs to undertake construction induction training

The requirements for construction induction training apply to construction work. The definition of construction work under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 is very broad and picks up a wide range of activities. Construction work is defined in...

Construction Induction Training

22 Mar 2022

What is construction induction training?

The Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 set out mandatory requirements for the provision of construction safety induction training, for a person conducting a business or undertaking ensuring that general construction induction training is provided to workers doing construction work at a...

Construction Induction Training

22 Mar 2022

Is my Construction Induction Training Card valid in other states?

In 2009 WorkSafe changed the design of construction induction cards from 'blue' to 'white' as a result of harmonisation of training across all States and Territories. Across all States and Territories, including here in WA, both the 'blue' and 'white' types of cards are accepted by the regulatory...

Construction Induction Training

22 Mar 2022

How long is my card valid for?

A general construction induction training card (previously called a white card) remains valid as long as whoever it is issued to, remains consistently within the construction industry. Once training has been completed there is no mandatory requirement to repeat the training; if the holder leaves...

Construction Induction Training

22 Mar 2022

How do I replace my Construction Induction Training Card

You must first identify the Registered Training Organisation that issued you with your construction induction or blue card and contact them to have it replaced. Do you need to find your card details and the name of the RTO that issued your Construction Induction Training card? Look up now! If the...

Construction Induction Training

22 Mar 2022

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Publications

WorkSafe Western Australia silica compliance project - report

Between July 2018 and May 2021, WorkSafe WA undertook a proactive compliance project into engineered stone benchtop fabrication and installation to investigate respirable crystalline silica (RCS)...

WorkSafe

Reports

14 Jul 2021

Pay rates for cafe and restaurant - 1 July 2019

This publication applies to cafés or restaurant businesses in the state industrial relations system where the business operates as: sole traders (e.g. Jane Smith trading as Jane’s Café)...

Labour Relations

Flyers

02 Jul 2021

Pay rates for cafe and restaurant - 1 July 2020

This publication applies to cafés or restaurant businesses in the state industrial relations system where the business operates as: sole traders (e.g. Jane Smith trading as Jane’s Café)...

Labour Relations

Flyers

02 Jul 2021

Pay rates for cafe and restaurant - 1 January 2021

This publication applies to cafés or restaurant businesses in the state industrial relations system where the business operates as: sole traders (e.g. Jane Smith trading as Jane’s Café)...

Labour Relations

Flyers

02 Jul 2021

Beauty salon employer information 1 January 2021

Minimum pay rates for staff – legal employment obligations of beauty salon business owners Owners of beauty salon businesses which operate in the state industrial relations system must provide the...

Labour Relations

Flyers

02 Jul 2021

Safety alert 05/2021 Fatal knife injury at abattoir

An abattoir worker sustained a fatal knife wound while working in the cattle head processing area when a spare hook fell from the processing rail holding the head and struck their knife. The knife...

WorkSafe

Alert

14 Jun 2021

Archive - Modernising Work Health and Safety laws in WA

Public comment ended 31 August 2018 - THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER CURRENT AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY The Western Australian Government is seeking your comments on the...

WorkSafe

Information

27 May 2021

Archive - Development of a modernised Work Health and Safety Bill

On Wednesday 12 July the Government announced the development of a modernised Work Health and Safety Bill for Western Australia based on the national Work Health and Safety Act. This Bill will...

WorkSafe

Information

28 May 2021

Archive - Progress of the Ministerial Advisory Panel

The Ministerial Advisory Panel (MAP) has decided on its procedures, and will meet fortnightly to develop drafting instructions for a modernised Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act in Western Australia...

WorkSafe

Information

27 May 2021

Information sheet - Asbestos contaminated soils

This information sheet provides advice to persons in control of a workplace 1 and those involved in inspecting, removing, managing or disposing of asbestos contaminated soils at workplaces. This...

WorkSafe

Information

09 May 2022

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Announcements

Metal fabrication company fined $600,000 over burns to worker

A Welshpool sheet metal fabrication company has been handed one of the highest ever fines under WA’s workplace safety laws. PGQW Pty Ltd– previously known as Boxline Industries Pty Ltd – and its manager Bradley Michael Shackleton have been fined a total of $650,000 over an incident in 2018 in which an employee suffered serious burns. PGQW pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe...

WorkSafe

Media release

04 Nov 2021

Public holiday information - Christmas New Year 2021-22

With Christmas not far away, now is the time for employers and employees in the state industrial relations system to check working arrangements for public holidays over the Christmas New Year period. This season’s public holidays are: Christmas Day, Saturday 25 December 2021 and Monday 27 December 2021. Boxing Day, Sunday 26 December 2021 and Tuesday 28 December 2021. New Year’s Day, Saturday 1...

Labour Relations

Department News

03 Nov 2021

Industrial relations Bill introduced to State Parliament

On 20 October 2021, the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (the Bill) was introduced into State Parliament. The Bill seeks to make Easter Sunday a public holiday, extend coverage of minimum employment conditions to domestic workers employed directly by household employers, increase protection for vulnerable workers and tackle wage theft. The Bill is currently being considered by...

Labour Relations

Department News

20 Oct 2021

Reassurance for volunteer firefighters under new laws

The WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner has moved to reassure senior leaders that volunteer firefighters will not be adversely affected by the incoming new workplace safety laws. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh met with senior leaders from WAFarmers, Pastoralists and Graziers Association, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, the Association of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades and...

WorkSafe

Media release

04 Oct 2021

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, Saturday 25 December 2021 and Monday 27 December 2021 Boxing Day, Sunday 26 December 2021 and Tuesday 28 December 2021 New Year's Day, Saturday 1 January 2022 and Monday 3 January 2022 When Christmas...

Labour Relations

Department News

04 Oct 2021

Inspection program looks at safety in takeaway food outlets

WorkSafe is undertaking a proactive inspection program to look at workplace safety and health issues in takeaway food outlets. The program will involve inspectors visiting fast food outlets in Perth and regional areas of the State throughout the 2021/22 financial year. WorkSafe Acting Director Carla van Ijzendoorn said today the inspection program had been prompted by continued significant...

WorkSafe

Media release

17 Sep 2021

Development company fined $95,000 over serious injuries to worker

A land development company has been fined $95,000 (and ordered to pay $2044.50 in costs) over an incident in 2018 in which a worker was seriously injured when a wall and a steel plate fell on him. Wormall Civil Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace and, by that failure, causing serious injury to an employee, and was fined in the Perth Magistrates Court today...

WorkSafe

Media release

17 Sep 2021

Anonymous wage theft report results in $17,000 in back payments

A recent compliance matter that started with an anonymous report of wage theft has resulted in Private Sector Labour Relations industrial inspectors recovering over $17,000 in underpayments. The employer, who runs a regional accommodation business, conducted a self-audit after being contacted by an industrial inspector. The audit found that more than 30 employees, including chefs, wait and...

Labour Relations

Department News

06 Sep 2021

Children working at the Perth Royal Show

Children working at the Perth Royal Show 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...

Labour Relations

Event

01 Sep 2021

New WA award summaries for the local government sector

Wageline has published new WA award summaries for the two WA awards that cover employees working in local government authorities in the state industrial relations system. The WA award summaries for the Local Government Officers Award and the Municipal Employees Award are now available on the WA award summaries page.

Labour Relations

Department News

23 Aug 2021

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