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Alcohol and drugs - Frequently asked questions

This page contains frequently asked questions on alcohol and drugs. Why should there be a policy on alcohol and drugs in the workplace? There are a number of reasons why it may be appropriate to develop a workplace policy on alcohol and other drugs: An employer could be found in breach of the...
Alcohol and drugs
15 Jan 2014

Forms for hazardous substances registers and risk assessments

Employers or people in control of workplaces where hazardous substances are used must keep and maintain an up to date hazardous substances register that is readily available to staff. Risk assessments must also be performed on hazardous substances to minimise exposure and protect the health and...
Hazardous substances
15 Jan 2014

Building and Energy licence search

Building and Energy protects the community by setting standards and ensuring contractors have the skills, experience and financial capacity to deliver quality building services. It is illegal for an individual, partnership or company to contract for or carry out a building service without first...
Licensing search
15 Jan 2014

Hazardous substances FAQs

The following information is about substances that meet the definition of 'hazardous substances' in the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996. There are also requirements for ensuring the safety with other chemicals at the workplace and these are outlined under Chemical control and Safety...
Hazardous substances
14 Jan 2014

An introduction to noise at work

This page answers some of the most frequently asked questions relating to noise. How can noise affect your life? Hearing loss caused by noise is insidious and permanent. It can cause isolation at home and socially and decrease efficiency at work. High pitched sounds, such as consonants and women's...
Noise and vibration
09 Jan 2014

Frequently asked questions - Noise and vibration

This page contains frequently asked questions on noise and vibration.
Noise and vibration
09 Jan 2014

Ototoxic chemicals - chemicals that result in hearing loss

Ototoxic chemicals are chemicals that result in hearing loss Introduction It is well documented that occupational noise exposure is a significant health hazard that leads to permanent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and we have the National Exposure Standard for Occupational Noise to deal with...
Noise and vibration
08 Jan 2014

Chemical substances

This page provides useful links to assist you with the control of risks associated with hazardous substances.
Hazardous substances
08 Jan 2014

Building service and home building work contract complaints

As part of its function, Building and Energy provides an avenue for both consumers and builders to resolve disputes relating to the carrying out of regulated building services and home building work contracts. These services are provided to parties as an alternative to the commencement of court...
Building service and home building contract complaints
07 Jan 2014

Boards and committees

Boards and committees: Building Services Board Plumbers Licensing Board Plumbing Industry Reference Group (PIRG), a committee of the Plumbers Licensing Board hosted by Building and Energy 6 Star Committee
Boards and committees
06 Jan 2014

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Publications

Safety alert 10/2002 - Explosion danger in cutting drums

A 60-year-old man died when 200-litre drum he was attempting to cut with an angle grinder exploded. The man had marked a cutting line on the drum and left both bungs secured. When the angle grinder...
WorkSafe
Alert
29 Jun 2017

Protect your hearing

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This poster provides information on how to protect your hearing
WorkSafe
Poster
20 May 2014

Working safely in the heat

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This poster provides information on avoiding heat illness.
WorkSafe
Poster
21 May 2014

Safety is good for business - Hazardous substances

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Display this poster in your workplace to highlight the dangers of hazardous substances.
WorkSafe
Poster
21 May 2014

Safety is good for business - Electricity

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Would you like a simple message to encourage a safe and healty workplace?
WorkSafe
Poster
22 May 2014

Safety representatives - Works for us works for business

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Add your safety reps details to this poster and pin on the notice board.
WorkSafe
Poster
21 May 2014

ThinkSafe Sam - Three steps to safety

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ThinkSafe Sam - the three steps to safety, spot the hazard, solve the problem and make the changes
WorkSafe
Poster
20 Jun 2014

Ask your boss how to do the job safely - Machinery - Poster

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Ask your boss how to do the job safely - Machinery
WorkSafe
Poster
20 May 2014

Ask your boss how to do the job safely - Kitchens - Poster

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Ask your boss how to do the job safely - Kitchens - Poster
WorkSafe
Poster
20 May 2014

Ask your boss how to do the job safely - Falls - Poster

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Ask your boss how to do the job safely - Falls
WorkSafe
Poster
20 May 2014

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Announcements

Action against training provider who failed to deliver (A & J Training and Assessing / Andre Bucci)

Consumer Protection has taken action against a training provider offering courses in high risk work who has failed to provide the services which include submitting a licence application for workers who have completed the training. A & J Training and Assessing Pty Ltd , of Mandurah, and its sole Director Andre Edward Bucci , have entered into an enforceable undertaking requiring him to provide...
WorkSafe
Media release
01 Oct 2015

Inspection program looks at commercial cleaners

WorkSafe is conducting a proactive inspection program looking at the safety of commercial cleaners. The program will focus on cleaners working in a range of areas, including cleaners in shopping centres and carpet cleaners. WorkSafe Director Joe Attard said today the inspection program was prompted by the high number of work-related injuries in the industry. “The Cleaning Services industry has...
WorkSafe
Media release
25 Sep 2015

Quad bike deaths prompt warning of dangers

Three quad bike deaths in Western Australia so far this year have prompted a joint warning from Consumer Protection and WorkSafe about the dangers of these off-road vehicles. Details of this year’s fatalities, according to Safe Work Australia, include: 6 year old boy dies in a rollover on a farming property near Southern Cross on 20 April 2015 67 year old man dies in a collision while working on...
WorkSafe
Media release
22 Sep 2015

Inspection program finds good compliance on training and licensing

A proactive inspection program looking at construction sites in Perth’s northern suburbs has found a high level of compliance in training and licensing, but has raised some concerns in other areas. The program involved construction inspectors checking safety standards at construction sites across the northern suburbs from Joondalup to Yanchep in the final week of August. Inspectors focussed on...
WorkSafe
Media release
18 Sep 2015

Warning after asbestos found in crayons

Consumer Protection and WorkSafe have issued a warning after traces of asbestos were found in some imported crayons. Testing carried out by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and WorkSafe Victoria found asbestos at trace levels in the following products: Dora the Explorer personalised 32 pack crayons Dora the Explorer jumbo crayons Arti Crafti 16 piece crayons Peppa Pig 8...
WorkSafe
Media release
14 Sep 2015

WorkSafe advises caution when dealing with trainer – A & J Training and Assessing

WorkSafe has warned workers undertaking training with A & J Training and Assessing that they may not receive a High Risk Work Licence after their training. WorkSafe Director of Business Services Robyn Parker explained that A & J could not issue the Statement of Attainment a worker would require for a High Risk Work Licence to be issued. “WorkSafe has recently received a number of queries...
WorkSafe
Media release
10 Sep 2015

WorkSafe inspection program to look at manual task incidents in hospitals and residential care

WorkSafe has begun a proactive inspection program looking at manual task incidents in hospitals and residential care services. The program will focus on reducing musculoskeletal injuries due to manual tasks and slips, trips and falls, and will continue over the next eight months in metropolitan and regional areas of the State. WorkSafe Director John Innes said today that inspectors would...
WorkSafe
Media release
04 Sep 2015

Inspection program looks at powder coating activities

WorkSafe has begun a proactive inspection program looking at safety in businesses conducting powder coating activities. WorkSafe Director Joe Attard said today a previous inspection program on powder coating had resulted in some concerns about the hazards in the industry. “An inspection program on powder coating conducted by WorkSafe six years ago highlighted that many businesses were carrying...
WorkSafe
Media release
04 Sep 2015

Warning on vehicle movement after multiple incidents

WorkSafe has issued a reminder to ensure safe systems of work are in place in workplaces where vehicles and pedestrians are present. The reminder has been prompted by a number of recent incidents involving people being injured or killed by vehicles or parts of vehicles such as ramps. WorkSafe Director Joe Attard said today it was evident by the number of recent injuries and deaths that...
WorkSafe
Media release
03 Sep 2015

WorkSafe looks at noise in manufacturing workplaces

WorkSafe will soon begin an inspection program looking at noise levels in manufacturing workplaces. The program will continue throughout the 2015/16 financial year in workplaces carrying out manufacturing activities in metropolitan and regional areas of the State. WorkSafe Director Joe Attard said today the main objective of the program was to raise awareness of how noise hazards should be...
WorkSafe
Media release
24 Aug 2015

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