Gas worker

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Report a gas incident

All fuel gas accidents or incidents that occur in Western Australia should be reported. Gas incidents Regulation 42 of the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999 requires that all incidents, such as near misses, injury to persons or property damage relating to...
Reporting a gas incident
28 Mar 2014

Type B gas appliances

A person shall not sell or hire any gas appliance or advertise any gas appliance for sale or hire in Western Australia unless the gas appliance is approved by the Director of Energy Safety, and is marked, stamped or labelled in the manner approved by the Director. Type B appliances are large...
Appliance and equipment approval
28 Mar 2014

Type A gas appliances

A person shall not sell or hire any gas appliance or advertise any gas appliance for sale or hire in Western Australia unless the gas appliance is approved by the Director of Energy Safety, and is marked, stamped or labelled in the manner approved by the Director. Type A appliances are domestic and...
Appliance and equipment approval
28 Mar 2014

How to pay your gasfitting permit fee

Payment for new licence application forms are required at the time you submit your application. Without payment your application cannot be assessed.
Services
28 Mar 2014

Discussion papers

Building and Energy produces and amends legislation, codes of practice, guidelines and general safety information. Where public comment is invited, draft copies of the documents are placed on this page. Consultation on new proposals for supervision of electrical workers and apprentices In March and...
Discussion papers
27 Mar 2014

New gas legislation or codes

New and amended gas legislation, codes of practice, guidelines and general safety information will be available here.
What's new
27 Mar 2014

Legislation administered

To achieve Building and Energy's regulatory objectives, the Director and staff administer a wide suite of legislation: Energy Safety Act 2006 Energy Safety Regulations 2006 Energy Safety Levy Act 2006 Energy Coordination Act 1994 (major parts) Energy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995...
Legislation administered
26 Mar 2014

Functions and responsibilities

Responsibilities of Energy Safety The responsibilities of the Director of Energy Safety and the supporting Energy Safety Division can be summarised as covering the technical and safety regulation of: electricity production; electricity transmission and distribution; electricity utilisation (...
Functions and responsibilities
25 Mar 2014

About EnergySafety

Energy Safety is responsible for the technical and safety regulation of all the electrical and most of the gas industry in Western Australia. Energy Safety 's functions date back to the State Electricity Commission of Western Australia, which from the late 1940s held both electricity and gas...
About EnergySafety
25 Mar 2014

Links

This page contains links to authorities, regulatory bodies, network suppliers, industry bodies and others.
Links
24 Mar 2014

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Publications

Class G apprentices or trainees application form

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This application form is suitable for a Western Australian indentured apprentice or a non-apprentice (trainee) wishing to work under supervision. To be issued a Gasfitting Permit in Western Australia...
EnergySafety
Form – application
22 Mar 2018

Using gas safely in marine craft

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When was the last time you checked your LP gas installation? Follow this simple checklist to see if your marine craft is safe and complies with the regulations.
EnergySafety
Brochure
20 May 2014

Using gas barbecues and patio heaters safely

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This brochure is designed to advise builders, gas fitters and consumers where gas-fired barbecues and patio heaters may be installed and used safely. This information does not take precedence over...
EnergySafety
Brochure
15 Dec 2017

Auto LP gas safety

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A guide for the safe operation of an LP gas powered vehicle. Auto LP Gas safety Just like other forms of energy, LP gas (liquefied petroleum gas) is safe when treated properly. A correctly installed...
EnergySafety
Brochure
30 Apr 2014

LP Gas cylinder safety in bushfire prone areas

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Guidelines for the storage of LP Gas cylinders on properties in bushfire prone areas.
EnergySafety
Brochure
24 Oct 2018

Type A gas appliance approval

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This publication provides information on how to obtain approval to sell, hire or use Type A (domestic or commercial) gas appliances in Western Australia.
EnergySafety
Brochure
30 Apr 2014

Investigation Report - Slips, trips and falls

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This document was developed to assist in the investigation of slips, trip and falls in the workplace.
WorkSafe
Checklist
22 May 2014

Industry checklist - noise in construction

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This checklist has been developed to address the issue of noise in the construction industry and provides information on how to best manage risks to minimise workplace injuries .
WorkSafe
Checklist
22 May 2014

Checklist for evacuation

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WorkSafe has produced this checklist to assist you in inspecting your workplace in regards to evacuation and first aid. Although the checklists do not cover all the requirements under workplace safety and health laws, they will give you a better idea of whether your workplace meets basic standards of safety. They will also assist in laying the foundation for a safety and health management system at your workplace.
WorkSafe
Checklist
22 May 2014

Checklist for confined space

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WorkSafe has produced this checklist to assist you in inspecting training, risk assessment and safe work procedures associated with confined spaces. Although the checklists do not cover all the...
WorkSafe
Checklist
22 May 2014

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