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Code of practice - First aid facilities and services; Workplace amenities and facilities; Personal protective clothing

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These codes of practice provide guidance on complying with some legislative requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 that apply in all workplaces covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and relate to the provision of first aid facilities and services; the provision of workplace amenities and facilities; and the selection and use of personal protective equipment.
WorkSafe
Code of practice
21 May 2014

Code of practice - Ferry and charter boat industry

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The Ferry and Charter Boat Industry Code of Practice (the Code), provides practical guidance on the safe operation of commercial vessels operating in the ferry and charter boat industry in Western Australia. It is designed to assist those working in the industry to identify, assess and control risks to themselves, colleagues and passengers.
WorkSafe
Code of practice
21 May 2014

Code of practice - Fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers

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This code applies to all workplaces in Western Australia covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and provides practical guidance for commercial vehicle drivers, and for those who are responsible for the operation of commercial vehicles in workplaces, on carrying out their duties under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and meeting the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996.
WorkSafe
Code of practice
21 May 2014

Code of practice - Excavation

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This code of practice applies to all workplaces in Western Australia covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 where excavation occurs, and to all persons with the potential for exposure to hazards resulting from excavation in those workplaces, including: all areas where equipment is used to excavate; and all areas where processes associated with excavation are undertaken.
WorkSafe
Code of practice
21 May 2014

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2012-2016

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Commerce’s strategies for ensuring people with disabilities, their families and carers have equal opportunity to access our services and facilities.
Corporate
Plans
27 May 2014

Business checklist

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Did you know the Department of Commerce can provide your business with information and advice on trading, employment and safety at work? Use this checklist to help identify where the department may...
Corporate
Checklist
27 May 2014

Reconciliation action plan

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Corporate
Information
27 May 2014

Compliance strategy

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The department uses the compliance strategy as a framework for developing compliance programs across the breadth of its responsibilities.
Corporate
Information
29 May 2014

Code of Conduct

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This Code outlines the standards of behaviour and conduct for the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, and its employees.
Corporate
Code of conduct
19 Sep 2018

Annual Report 2005 - 2006

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Corporate
Reports
27 May 2014

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Announcements

WorkSafe inspection program looks at independent supermarkets

WorkSafe is undertaking an inspection program to look at safety issues relating to manual tasks in WA's independent supermarkets. Workplaces included in the program include independently-operated supermarkets that are not part of national chains, including IGA, Supa IGA, Farmer Jacks and Food Works stores. The program will continue throughout the remainder of the financial year in both...
WorkSafe
Media release
22 Nov 2012

WorkSafe inspection program looks at freight forwarding

The workplaces involved in the program are engaged in getting orders from a manufacturer or producer to its final point of distribution, in this case by road. The program will continue throughout the remainder of the financial year in both metropolitan and regional areas. WorkSafe Director Joe Attard said today the inspections would focus on raising awareness of potential safety risks and...
WorkSafe
Media release
16 Nov 2012

Fuel price advice for Perth drivers - 21 November 2012

Fill up today if you want to pay less for your petrol - that's the advice from FuelWatch. On Thursday, 22 November 2012, most BP sites are hiking their ULP price by 18 cents per litre (cpl) up to 149.9 cpl. Most Caltex and Caltex Woolworths sites are hiking their ULP price by 16 cpl up to 147.9 cpl. Most Coles Express sites are hiking their price by 15 cpl up to 146.9 cpl. Most Gull and Peak...
Consumer Protection
Media release
21 Nov 2012

Fuel price advice for Perth drivers - 14 November 2012

Fill up today if you want to pay less for your petrol – that’s the advice from FuelWatch. On Thursday, 15 November 2012, most Gull, Peak, BP, Caltex and Caltex Woolworths sites are hiking their ULP price by between 13 and 16 cents per litre (cpl) up to 145.9 cpl. Most Coles Express sites are also hiking their ULP price tomorrow, up to 143.9 cpl. Tomorrow's metropolitan average price for ULP will...
Consumer Protection
Media release
14 Nov 2012

New online system to find licensed service-providers

Western Australians can now find out whether service-providers such as car repairers, employment agents, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters are licensed, via an online search facility at www.commerce.wa.gov.au/consumerprotection . Commissioner for Consumer Protection Anne Driscoll hopes consumers make use of this new tool. “Consumer Protection encourages consumers to carry out research when...
Consumer Protection
Media release
13 Nov 2012

Consumers warned to brush-off dodgy painters

The Commissioner for Consumer Protection and the Building Commissioner have issued a joint alert after receiving reports of unregistered house painters operating in the Perth metropolitan area. Consumers have reported being approached by door-to-door workmen offering to paint their roof or driveway. Commissioner for Consumer Protection Anne Driscoll says homeowners should refuse to do business...
Building Commission
Media release
14 Nov 2012

Minister O'Brien: Feedback wanted on new Co-operative laws

The State Government would like feedback on plans to amend the laws governing Western Australian co-operatives, to make legislation consistent with the proposed national scheme .
Consumer Protection
Media release
09 Nov 2012

Fuel price advice for Perth drivers - 7 November 2012

Fill up today if you want to pay less for your petrol – that’s the advice from FuelWatch. On Thursday, 8 November 2012, most Caltex and Coles Express sites are hiking their ULP price tomorrow by 12 cents per litre (cpl) up to 145.9 cpl. Most BP and Caltex Woolworths sites are hiking their ULP price by 11 cpl up to 144.9 cpl. Most Gull and Peak sites are also hiking their price tomorrow, up to 142...
Consumer Protection
Media release
07 Nov 2012

Athena cruises cancelled – advice for passengers

Consumer Protection has issued advice to passengers booked on the cruise ship Athena that the cruise program scheduled for Australia this summer has been cancelled. The cancellation was announced today by the administrators of Sydney-based company, Classic International Cruises Pty Ltd (CIC Australia), which went into voluntary administration last week. The administrator Lawler Partners has been...
Consumer Protection
Media release
07 Nov 2012

Fine for Armadale Real Estate over bond breach

A real estate agency has been fined $500 by the Perth Magistrates Court for the late lodgement of a tenant’s bond money. Drie Pty Ltd, trading as Armadale Real Estate, was also ordered to pay court costs of $253 on 31 October 2012. Consumer Protection told the court that the agency had lodged a tenant’s security bond with the Bond Administrator 56 days after receipt. This is in breach of the...
Consumer Protection
Media release
05 Nov 2012

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