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Gases, vapours, smoke and fumes

Gases are substances that are completely in a gaseous state at normal temperatures and pressures. Some liquids or solids have an associated gaseous phase which is called a vapour. Smoke is a fine solid formed by incomplete burning. Fumes are fine airborne particles produced when a solid vapourises...
Hazardous chemicals
23 May 2014

Dust and fibres

When a person breathes, inhalable particles suspended in the air enter their body. Most large particles are stopped in the nose, but smaller respirable particles reach the lungs. Dusts can contain hazardous materials for which a workplace exposure standard exists. One of the most common dusts...
Hazardous chemicals
23 May 2014

Codes of practice approved under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984

The Minister for Commerce approves codes of practice under section 57 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (OSH Act). After approval takes place, a code applies to all workplaces in Western Australia covered by the OSH Act. Codes of practice provide guidance for employers, contractors,...
Codes and guidance material
19 May 2014

Pay rates for trainees

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . About this page This page outlines how to find the correct pay rates for state system employees who are undertaking a traineeship registered with the Apprenticeship Office at the Department of...
Apprentice and trainee pay rates
13 May 2014

WorkSafe licence and registration search

Use the Online License Search to verify the status of licences, registrations, permits, certificates, approvals, and other such authorisations issued by the WorkSafe Commissioner. Go to the Online Licence Search Search for an occupational licence holder Licensed asbestos assessors If you require a...
Find an assessor or licence holder
13 May 2014

Previous years public holiday dates

Public holiday dates 2019 - 2023 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 New Year's Day Tuesday 1 January Wednesday 1 January Friday 1 January Saturday 1 January & Monday 3 January Sunday 1 January & Monday 2 January Australia Day Monday 28 January Monday 27 January Tuesday 26 January Wednesday 26 January...
Public holidays
12 May 2014

Access to employment records

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . For information on what records employers must keep - visit the record keeping requirements page. Employee access to employment records If an employer receives a written request from an...
Record keeping and pay slip requirements
08 May 2014

How to set up your workstation

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The positioning of furniture and equipment at a workstation directly impacts your posture, so it is essential that workstations are set up to meet the needs to the user.Equipment and furniture needs to be adjustable to ensure that employees can minimise the risk of musculoskeletal injury from...
Office safety
02 May 2014

Toolkit and information resources

Office safety Officewise: A Guide to Health and Safety in the Office : WorkSafe Victoria 2006 Virtual Office : Comcare Workstation set up Workstation Ergonomics Self- Assessment WSWA Workstation Set Up Guide Ergonomic guide to computer based workstations - Workplace Health and Safety Queensland...
Office safety
02 May 2014

Consumer Protection office locations

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Consumer Protection has one metropolitan Perth office and six regional locations in Western Australia. Need to submit a payment? Cashier counter services are located at the Cannington office , you can lodge payments for: tenancy bonds; licence and registration applications; and associations,...
Contact Consumer Protection
29 Apr 2014

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Publications

Wageline's making a complaint process fact sheet

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Wageline's making a complaint process fact sheet provides a publication format version of the information on the Making a complaint about underpayment of wages and entitlements page of this website...
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
05 Oct 2017

Prevent slips and trips - Workplace kit

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Slips & trips are a serious issue in most workplaces and account for approximately 23.5% of all lost time injuries every year. Use the practical guide, toolbox talk and posters to assist you in...
WorkSafe
Information
24 Aug 2017

Employee or subcontractor fact sheet

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Wageline's employee or subcontractor fact sheet provides a publication format version of the information on the Employee or subcontractor page of this website for ease of printing.
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
07 Aug 2017

Building Commission Industry Bulletin 88 - The Building Commission is now targeting organisations and businesses who engage persons to carry out plumbing work

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Building and Energy
Bulletin
28 Jul 2017

Archived - Regulation Impact Statement - Harmonised Work Health and Safety Laws

At the time the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations were developed a national Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) was developed by Safe Work Australia. An examination of that RIS showed that...
WorkSafe
Information
12 Jul 2017

Archived - Update on Work Health and Safety laws consultation

WorkSafe WA Commissioner Lex McCulloch today (16/12/2015) provided information on the current status of the consultation process and development of the Work Health and safety (WHS) laws. “In August...
WorkSafe
Information
12 Jul 2017

Archived - Call for public comment – live electrical work and work in roof spaces - Closed 31 March 2017

EnergySafety and WorkSafe are calling for public comment on proposals to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 and the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 to prohibit work on...
WorkSafe
Information
12 Jul 2017

Archived - FAQ - Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations

On 16 December 2015, Mr Lex McCulloch the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner announced the Department of Commerce – WorkSafe Division (WorkSafe) would be undertaking a review of the model Work...
WorkSafe
Information
12 Jul 2017

[Archived] Public comment - Work Health and Safety regulations - Ended 21 August 2016 - THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER CURRENT AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY

The public comment period for the Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia Discussion paper ended on 31 August 2016. Although the submissions were received and analysed, the...
WorkSafe
Information
13 Sep 2018

A guide to conciliation proceedings

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Conciliation is a process whereby parties, with the help of a conciliator, meet to identify issues, develop solutions to the problem and explore ways to reach an agreement. This publication is a...
Building and Energy
Information
05 Feb 2019

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Announcements

WorkSafe prosecutes companies over death of plumber

WorkSafe has commenced prosecution action against a plumbing company and a construction company over the drowning death of a plumber in 2018. Ryan and Melissa Pty Ltd – trading as Vivian Plumbing and Civil – has been charged with failing to provide and maintain a safe work environment and, by that failure, causing the death of an employee in circumstances of gross negligence. The maximum penalty...
WorkSafe
Media release
03 Sep 2020

Reporting wage theft in WA

Western Australian workers can find out how to report deliberate underpayment of wages or entitlements at www.wagetheft.wa.gov.au . The Reporting wage theft in Western Australia website assists workers with how to: seek help with resolving an underpayment issue or unpaid annual or long service leave; report wage theft anonymously to the relevant government department; or seek help with unpaid...
Labour Relations
Department News
17 May 2021

Commercial kitchens inspection program raises concerns

A WorkSafe proactive inspection program looking at safety issues in commercial kitchens in various workplaces has raised some concerns.
WorkSafe
Media release
14 Aug 2020

1 January 2021 pay rates now available

New versions of the WA award summaries and the Minimum pay rates for award free employees are now available which include the pay rates that come into effect from the first pay period on or after 1 January 2021. In June the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission issued the 2020 State Wage Case decision, which grants a 1.75% per week increase in the state minimum wage and WA award...
Labour Relations
Department News
05 Aug 2020

Industrial inspectors recovered $711,766 in unpaid wages and entitlements in 2019-20

Private Sector Labour Relations industrial inspectors helped employees to recover over $700,000 in unpaid entitlements in the 2019–20 financial year. 232 complaints lodged with Private Sector Labour Relations resulted in $530,036 being recovered for employees whilst $181,730 was recovered as a result of proactive compliance audits in the café and restaurant sector. Wageline also answered more...
Labour Relations
Department News
21 Jul 2020

WA long service leave calculator reaches 5000 users

Wageline’s WA long service leave calculator was launched in May 2020, and has already been used by employers and employees over 5,000 times. The WA long service leave calculator can provide an estimate of an employee’s long service leave entitlement when employment ends as a result of resignation, dismissal, death or redundancy. The WA long service leave calculator is relevant to employees...
Labour Relations
Department News
14 Jul 2020

Waste recycling company found guilty of gross negligence over arm amputation

A Bayswater waste recycling company has been found guilty of gross negligence over a 2016 incident in which a labour hire worker’s arm was amputated at the shoulder. Resource Recovery Solutions Pty Ltd was found guilty of gross negligence in failing to provide and maintain a safe work environment for a labour hire worker in the Perth Magistrates Court on Friday. In January 2016, a worker at...
WorkSafe
Media release
14 Jul 2020

Getting Employment Right Grants Program

As part of the State Government’s strategies to combat wage theft, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is co-ordinating the Getting Employment Right Grants Program (Grants Program) in 2020/21. Under the Grants Program, applications will be assessed and DMIRS will allocate funding to successful employer and employee organisations to develop and deliver education...
Labour Relations
Department News
03 Jul 2020

Public comment sought - Code of Practice on Violence and Aggression at Work

WA’s Commission for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking public comment on a revised Code of Practice on Violence and Aggression at Work . Since 2014, the State has operated under a Code of Practice on Violence, Aggression and Bullying, but the Commission’s Legislative Advisory Committee made the decision to separate this into two Codes - one dealing specifically with violence and aggression...
WorkSafe
Media release
26 Jun 2020

State wage case decision – WA Industrial Relations Commission awards wage increase effective from 1 January 2021

On 26 June 2020 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2020 State Wage Case decision. The WAIRC decision grants a 1.75% per week increase in the state minimum wage and WA award rates of pay from 1 January 2021 . The new state minimum wage from 1 January 2021 will be $760.00 per week. The minimum pay rates for award free employees and all pay rates in WA awards...
Labour Relations
Department News
26 Jun 2020

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