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Elevating work platforms

Elevating work platforms (EWP) are mobile platforms that lift or lower people and equipment from a base support using a: hinged device articulated device combination of hinged and articulated devices. Workers need a high risk work (HRW) licence to operate a boom-type EWP, where the length of the...
Plant and machinery
05 Apr 2024

High risk work licensing for dogging

The information on high risk work (HRW) licensing requirements when carrying out dogging work below was provided by Safe Work Australia. What is dogging work? Dogging work involves exercising judgement (making decisions) when: selecting appropriate slinging methods and lifting gear by: considering...
Information about high risk work licences
04 Apr 2024

First steps to farm safety

Farms are unique workplaces. The combination of hazards and the nature of the work makes agriculture one of the most dangerous sectors in which to work. This guide provides farmers with a foundation for establishing good safety practices on your farm. The checklists in this guide are not extensive...
Farm safety publications and alerts
03 Apr 2024

Construction induction training - frequently asked questions

This page contains frequently asked questions relating to construction induction training. What is construction induction training? The Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS General Regulations) set out mandatory requirements for the provision of construction safety induction...
Construction Induction Training
26 Mar 2024

Tracking our progess together : Actions

Actions in the priority areas will include the following approaches: Information and awareness Why is this important? It is important to address the perception in some parts of the community that WHS conflicts with business productivity. Many businesses (especially small businesses) want clearer...
How we’ll get there
25 Mar 2024

Consultation and representation: Our goals

Priority four sets out WorkSafe's key priorities in regards to consultation and representation. Intent Increase understanding of PCBU duties and the importance of consulting and involving workers in designing and implementing safe systems of work. Outcomes/ objectives ​ PCBUs engage in genuine...
Our key priorities
25 Mar 2024

Respiratory hazards: Our goals

Priority three sets out WorkSafe's key priorities in regards to respiratory hazards. Intent Drive improvements in the workplace management of hazardous dusts and protect workers from harm. Outcomes/objectives Improves PCBU and worker awareness of the health risks of silica, asbestos and other...
Our key priorities
25 Mar 2024

Psychosocial hazards: Our goals

Priority two sets out WorkSafe's key priorities in regards to Psychosocial hazards. Intent Improve the management of psychosocial hazards in the workplace, and promote positive work practices supporting mental health and wellbeing. Outcomes/objectives Increased capability of PCBUs and workers to...
Our key priorities
25 Mar 2024

Repeat hazard exposure: Our goals

Priority one sets out WorkSafe's key priorities in regards to repeat hazard exposure. Intent Increase awareness of workplace hazards that can cause multiple and repeat fatalities and serious injuries, and drive the adoption of appropriate risk management strategies. Outcomes/objectives Duty holders...
Our key priorities
25 Mar 2024

Consultation and representation: Our commitments

Learn how WorkSafe is planning to achieve the aims and goals of The way forward : Priority four Consultation and representation. Regulatory activities and outputs: Raise awareness and seek compliance Compliance strategy Adopt an outreach approach, with two dedicated support officers within Safety...
How we’ll get there
22 Mar 2024

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Publications

WA award summary - Fast Food Outlets Award

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This publication is a summary of the Fast Food Outlets Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision increasing the...
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
09 Sep 2024

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 16 Incorrect use of a pipe wrench on a drilling rig

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Recently, several incidents have occurred where workers have been seriously injured while working with a pipe wrench and a drilling rod on a live drill rig. In December 2021, WorkSafe prosecuted an...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
06 Jun 2024

Health and safety snapshot: Dust strategy 2023-24

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WorkSafe’s Dust strategy 2023–24 is driving improvements in the management of hazardous dusts to protect workers from harm. It forms part of Priority Three - Respiratory hazards within the WorkSafe:...
WorkSafe
Information
16 May 2024

Worst hazards in Western Australian workplaces 2012-13 to 2021-22: Report

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This report uses the WorkSafe WA Notified Fatalities Database of work-related traumatic injury fatalities and the WorkCover WA workers’ compensation claims database as primary data sources...
WorkSafe
Reports
06 Sep 2024

Significant incident summary No. 5 : Farm worker entangled in rotating machinery – fatal incident

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A worker at a farm was fatally injured when he became entangled in the rotating parts of a plastic mulch retriever (PMR) attached to the rear of a tractor. The incident occurred while the operator...
WorkSafe
Alert
26 Mar 2024

Significant Incident Summary No. 4 - Driver entrapment risk when exiting a bus or coach – fatal incident

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WorkSafe has conducted an investigation into an incident where a bus driver was entrapped between the door and frame of the bus, causing fatal injuries. There have been several reported incidents...
WorkSafe
Alert
20 Mar 2024

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 15 Hydraulic fluid contamination resulting in uncontrolled movement: elevating work platforms

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WorkSafe is aware of recent incidents where hydraulic fluid contamination has resulted in the uncontrolled movement of the basket on elevating work platforms (EWPs). This includes the loss of...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
01 Mar 2024

First steps to farm safety: Guide

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Farms are unique workplaces. The combination of hazards and the nature of the work makes agriculture one of the most dangerous sectors in which to work. This Guide provides farmers with a foundation...
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
22 Jul 2024

Consumer Protection Year in review 2022-23

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Consumer Protection's Year in Review 2022-23 outlines the major achievements from the financial year. [scald=11175:image_medium {"link":"https:\/\/ www.commerce.wa.gov.au \/sites\/default\/files\/...
Consumer Protection
Reports
26 Feb 2024

Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 – transitional and savings provisions: Information sheet

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These transitional and saving measures apply from the commencement of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS General Regulations). Measures that transition or preserve existing...
WorkSafe
Information
19 Feb 2024

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Announcements

Construction companies fined for breaching workplace safety laws

Two construction companies have been fined a total of $468,000 (and ordered to pay a total of $36,500 in costs) in relation to separate matters for breaches of workplace health and safety laws. Merym Pty Ltd (trading as EMCO Building) was found guilty of failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace and, by that failure, causing serious harm and was fined $450,000 (and ordered to pay $35,000...
WorkSafe
Media release
30 Aug 2024

Construction company fined $90,000 over worker fall injury

A construction company has been fined a total of $90,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when he fell through a polycarbonate sheet on a patio roof. Apollo Construction & Renovation Pty Ltd was charged with failing to ensure the regulator was notified of the incident, failing to ensure the site where the incident occurred was not disturbed and failing to ensure that a safe work...
WorkSafe
Media release
22 Aug 2024

Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2024 finalists announced

Finalists in the prestigious Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2024 have been decided, with the winners to be announced at Optus Stadium on October 31 . The judging panel has chosen a record 41 finalists for the five categories of the Awards. The five Award categories are: Work health and safety invention of the year; Best solution to a work health and safety risk; Best intervention to...
WorkSafe
Media release
21 Aug 2024

$10,000 fine for removing asbestos without a licence

A sole trader has been fined $10,000 (and ordered to pay $4000 in costs) for removing asbestos fencing when he did not have an asbestos removal licence. Justin John Collins pleaded guilty to having carried out work when he was not authorised to carry out that class of work and was fined in the Perth Magistrates Court last Friday. In April 2022, Mr Collins removed and disposed of 41 metres of...
WorkSafe
Media release
16 Aug 2024

Paid family and domestic violence leave entitlements starting next month

One month from today, a new entitlement to 10 days’ paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV leave) will commence for all employees in the state industrial relations system. This entitlement to paid FDV leave comes from the National Employment Standards in the federal Fair Work Act 2009 , and will commence for state system employees on 9 September 2024. Under the national provisions, a full...
Labour Relations
Department News
09 Aug 2024

WorkSafe looks into safety at waste and recycling facilities

WorkSafe has commenced a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues in WA waste and recycling facilities. The inspection program will look at a number of randomly selected facilities across metropolitan and regional areas of the State throughout the 2024/25 financial year. Inspectors will look at waste treatment, remediation, and material recovery and disposal services throughout the...
WorkSafe
Media release
07 Aug 2024

Two work-related deaths under investigation

WorkSafe is investigating work-related deaths in two separate incidents today. At around 8am in Donnybrook, a male worker suffered fatal injuries while in the process of collecting a skip bin from the front yard of a residential premises. WorkSafe investigators attended and conducted an examination of the scene. At around 2pm at Maida Vale, a worker is believed to have been electrocuted while...
WorkSafe
Media release
24 Jul 2024

Updated provisions for part time and casual work - Shop and Warehouse Award

On 5 June 2024, there were significant changes to the award provisions in the state Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award. The changes to the Shop and Warehouse Award include new provisions relating to part time and casual employees. For part time employees, the WA award now contains a provision that allows a part time employee to request to work more than 64 hours per...
Labour Relations
Department News
05 Aug 2024

Over $500,000 recovered in underpayments in 2023/24

Industrial inspectors from Private Sector Labour Relations (PSLR) recovered $548,817 on behalf of employees in the 2023/24 financial year. This figure comes from proactive compliance activities undertaken by PSLR inspectors and underpayment complaints made to PSLR by employees. In the last 12 months, industrial inspectors conducted 102 proactive inspections which recovered more than $150,000 on...
Labour Relations
Department News
11 Jul 2024

Changes to Hairdressers Award coming later in 2024

There will be major changes to the state Hairdressers Award later in 2024, as this WA award is being updated by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC). In mid-June 2024 the WAIRC issued an Order, which has not yet commenced , to vary the provisions of the award. It is anticipated that the scope of the Hairdressers Award will also be varied to extend coverage of the award...
Labour Relations
Department News
08 Jul 2024

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