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WorkSafe Media Statement Digest

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Media statement digests
19 Dec 2014

Employee and employer groups

Contacting your employer or employee group may assist you in gathering information and provide direction in relation to your circumstance. Employer group - Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) CCI will give you access to a team of business specialists who can provide up‑to‑...
Enquire about unfair, unreasonable or inappropriate behaviour at work
11 Dec 2014

2014 Work Safety Awards Finalists

WorkSafe congratulates the four winners of the prestigious 2014 Work Safety Awards Western Australia that were announced at the Work Safety Awards Breakfast on 31 October 2014. These awards recognise outstanding occupational safety and health management, solutions and innovation in Western...
Work Safety Awards
03 Nov 2014

Mental health and legal helplines

There are many support services and resources that are available to the public and it is important to remember to contact them should you require personal assistance. Here are a list of legal and mental health help lines. If you are experiencing health problems, please seek medical advice from your...
Enquire about unfair, unreasonable or inappropriate behaviour at work
15 Oct 2014

Workplace behaviours affecting health and safety

Several behaviours at work can have an effect on a worker’s health and safety. Mental health can be affected by workplace behaviours such as conflict, bullying, violence and aggression. However, mental health may also be affected by work related stress and exposure to traumatic events at work...
Enquire about unfair, unreasonable or inappropriate behaviour at work
15 Oct 2014

Workers' compensation claims and disputes

WorkCover WA provides guidance and assistance to all parties within the workers’ compensation system. The team consists of Advisory Officers who provide guidance and assistance to all parties in relation to their rights and obligations under the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981...
Enquire about unfair, unreasonable or inappropriate behaviour at work
15 Oct 2014

Discrimination and harassment at work

Direct discrimination takes place when a person is treated less favourably than another person, in the same or similar circumstances, on one or more of the grounds and in one of the areas of public life covered by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 . Indirect discrimination happens when an apparently...
Enquire about unfair, unreasonable or inappropriate behaviour at work
15 Oct 2014

Pay, work conditions, contract of employment, termination and workplace rights

An employee's minimum entitlements and conditions at work can come from registered agreements, awards, work contracts and legislation. There are several agencies that can assist in relation to issues about pay, conditions, contract of employment, termination and workplace rights. The following...
Enquire about unfair, unreasonable or inappropriate behaviour at work
09 Oct 2014

Safety and Health Workshops 2017

Welcome to the 2017 Safety and Health Workshops. If you are a business owner, employer, manager, supervisor, safety and health representative or an OSH manager, book now for the 2017 Safety and Health Workshops. You will have the opportunity to hear and learn from presenters with a wealth of...
Safe Work October
18 Jun 2014

How do I register my plant design?

To register plant design you will need to complete and submit a registration of plant design form and attached the information specified in Regulation 4.3 to WorkSafe along with the appropriate fee. Completed forms can be posted to Locked Bag 14 Cloisters Square, Perth WA 6872 or in person by...
Plant and design registration
13 Jun 2014

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Publications

Scaffolding issues

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Recently WorkSafe has seen scaffolding where damaged components and unsafe practices were used in the erection of the scaffold. These included broken connection lugs and components secured with wire...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
07 Apr 2017

Removal Checklist – Non Friable Asbestos

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A checklist for removing non-friable (bonded) asbestos, for both licenced asbestos removalists and for those removing small quantities (less than 10 m2) who do not require a licence.
WorkSafe
Checklist
31 Mar 2017

Safety and health obligations - a guide for new builders

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A builder who engages contractors or directly employs people has obligations to meet safety and health requirements under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (the Act). The Act also sets out...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
16 Mar 2017

Long service leave in Western Australia fact sheet

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Wageline's Long Service Leave in Western Australia fact sheet provides a publication format version of the information on the Long Service Leave page of this website for ease of printing.
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
16 Jan 2018

Checklist - Isolation of plant/lock-out tag-out

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This checklist applies where any inspection, cleaning, repair, maintenance or alteration of plant is carried out or where the function or condition of plant is impaired to the extent that it presents...
WorkSafe
Checklist
25 Jan 2017

OSH checklist for airport operations and other support services to air transport

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This occupational safety and health (OSH) handout has been developed to assist employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and employees working in airport operations and...
WorkSafe
Checklist
16 Jan 2017

Adjudication flow chart – Process and time for adjudications

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Process and time for adjudications under the provisions of the Construction Contracts Act 2004 as amended by the Construction Contracts Amendment Act 2016.
Building Commission
Fact sheet
13 Jan 2017

Nail salons and hazardous substances – Safety issues

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WorkSafe visited 82 nail salons between 2012 and 2016 to assess hazardous substances compliance. Air monitoring was conducted in a small number of salons. This publication provides information for...
WorkSafe
Information
06 Jan 2017

OSH newsletter for warehousing

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This occupational safety and health (OSH) newsletter has been developed to provide information and assistance to employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and employees...
WorkSafe
Checklist
03 Jan 2017

Guidance note - Horizontal underground directional drilling

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This guidance note applies to all workplaces in Western Australia covered by the OSH Act. It provides guidance for employers and workers on minimising the exposure to underground asset strikes and...
WorkSafe
Guidance note
20 Dec 2016

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Announcements

Inspection program looks at safety in parks and gardens

WorkSafe has begun a proactive inspection program looking at safety issues with workers in WA’s parks and gardens. The inspection program will involve inspectors visiting parks and gardens in Perth and regional areas of the State throughout the remainder of the 2017/18 financial year. WorkSafe Acting Director Sally North said today the inspection program had been prompted by the high number of...
WorkSafe
Media release
13 Nov 2017

Inspection program reveals areas of concern in accommodation sector

A proactive inspection program undertaken by WorkSafe has revealed some areas of concerns with workplace safety in the accommodation sector. The inspection program was conducted throughout the 2016/17 financial year in Perth and regional areas of the State, focusing on smaller accommodation workplaces such as motels, caravan parks, lodges, chalets and bed and breakfasts. WorkSafe Director Sally...
WorkSafe
Media release
03 Nov 2017

Harvest season brings safety reminders

WA’s harvest season has begun, and brings with it a reminder from WorkSafe to ensure all safety measures are taken. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Lex McCulloch said today the agriculture sector did not have a good record when it came to workplace safety. “WA’s agriculture, forestry and fishing industry has one of the highest rates of work-related injury of all industries,” Mr McCulloch said. “The...
WorkSafe
Media release
27 Oct 2017

Roadblock exercises continue to measure compliance with fatigue laws

WorkSafe continues to participate in roadblock exercises, with the latest ones revealing a reasonable level of compliance with fatigue management and related laws. WorkSafe recently participated in two joint roadblock operations undertaken by WA Police and also involving Main Roads WA and the Explosives and Dangerous Goods section of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. The...
WorkSafe
Media release
24 Oct 2017

Children working in fast food campaign extends to the regions

Since March this year the Department has been conducting a proactive compliance campaign about the employment of children in the fast food industry. The campaign has been aimed at fast food businesses in the Perth metropolitan area and is about educating employers about the employment of children laws under the Children and Community Services Act 2004 . The Department is now extending this...
Labour Relations
Department News
25 Oct 2017

Getting casual employment right

A common misconception about the employment of casual employees is that an employee can be a 'full time casual' or a 'permanent casual.' A casual employee is an employee employed to work on an irregular basis with no expectation of ongoing work. There is no type of employment which is 'full time casual' or 'permanent casual.' Employers need to be aware that if a casual employee is working regular...
Labour Relations
Department News
23 Oct 2017

Inspection program looks at cleaning at schools

WorkSafe has begun a proactive inspection program looking at safety issues with cleaners in WA schools. The inspection program will involve inspectors visiting government and non-government primary and secondary schools in Perth and regional areas of the State throughout the remainder of the 2017/18 financial year. WorkSafe Acting Director Sally North said today the inspection program had been...
WorkSafe
Media release
12 Oct 2017

WA award coverage

A common question Wageline is asked by both employers and employees is 'which WA award applies?' WA awards are legal documents that cover many businesses and employees in the state industrial relations system and these awards set the minimum pay rates and entitlements for an industry or occupation. Knowing which award covers a particular industry or occupation can sometimes be complex. Wageline...
Labour Relations
Department News
11 Oct 2017

2017 Work Safety Awards Western Australia winners announced

The five winners of the prestigious 2017 Work Safety Awards Western Australia were announced this morning. RAC WA, Fremantle Commercial Diving and The Lifting Company, Kimberley Ports Authority, City of Cockburn and Alison Marais are the winners of the Award categories. DMIRS Acting Deputy Director General Safety Simon Ridge said this morning the five winners were examples of the many excellent...
WorkSafe
Media release
06 Oct 2017

Do you know the rules about employing children?

Business owners and business advisors need to be aware that all employers must comply with Western Australia's laws on employment of children. The Children and Community Services Act 2004 regulates where, when, and at what age children can be employed. In most industries, children under 15 cannot be employed unless they are working in a family business run by a relative or in a not for profit...
Labour Relations
Department News
02 Oct 2017

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