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About the ThinkSafe. WorkSafe. campaign

Let's build a workplace together where everyone goes home safe. The aim of the ThinkSafe. WorkSafe. campaign is to improve work practices to achieve better health and safety outcomes for workers. It is also to reinforce the importance of health and safety for every worker. The campaign supports...

ThinkSafe. WorkSafe

16 Aug 2024

Mines statutory positions: schedule of examinations

This page contains the schedule of examinations applicable to all statutory positions in mining operations. More sessions will be added as they are confirmed. Legislation examinations For all statutory positions: Perth – WHS Foundation, North Lake Address: 128 Farrington Road, North Lake October...

Statutory positions

21 Jun 2024

Changes to high risk work accreditation – October 2024

In October 2024 the WorkSafe Commissioner made important changes to the way that high risk work assessor accreditations are administered. Information about these changes is detailed below. Effect on high risk work licences There is no effect on high risk work licences. These changes only affect...

High risk work licence assessor accreditation

28 May 2024

ThinkSafe magazine

ThinkSafe is WorkSafe’s flagship online publication for workplace health and safety in Western Australia. Below is the list of all the editions of the magazine. ThinkSafe magazine : May 2024 ThinkSafe magazine : May 2023 ThinkSafe magazine : July 2022 ThinkSafe magazine : September 2021 ThinkSafe...

ThinkSafe magazine

14 May 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

Publications

Granting of exemption from requirement(s) of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 - Regulation 275: Item of plant registration document to be available

READ

Pursuant to regulation 684 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WHS Mines Regulations), I have determined on my own initiative to grant an exemption, in specific circumstances,...

WorkSafe

Information

22 Aug 2024

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

READ

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

Travelling in remote locations: Mines safety matters pamphlet

READ

This mines safety matters pamphlet contains information on the hazards and recommended safe work practices when travelling in remote locations. The hazards Extreme weather conditions, remoteness and...

WorkSafe

Flyers

17 May 2024

NORM II Radiation management plan

READ

This guide is intended to provide mine operators with information to develop and implement a radiation management plan (RMP) that meets legislative requirements and minimises the potential exposure...

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

02 Apr 2024

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

READ

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

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

READ

These transitional and saving measures apply from the commencement of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) and Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WHS Mines Regulations)...

WorkSafe

Information

15 Mar 2024

Mines statutory positions register user guide

READ

The Mines Statutory Positions Register is used to validate an individual’s statutory position examination or certificate under the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022. Statutory positions...

WorkSafe

Guide / handbook

29 Jan 2024

Study of nDPM behaviour and physio-chemical changes in underground hard rock mines of WA -part B

READ

This presentation is based on content presented at the Nano diesel particulate matter forum in July 2019.

WorkSafe

Information

22 Jan 2024

Mentally healthy workplaces - it's about safety too

READ

This presentation is based on the content resented at the 2019 Mines Safety roadshow in October 2019.

WorkSafe

Information

22 Jan 2024

Mine Safety guidelines directory

Guildelines provide more information on the requirements of legislation and details good practice. Alcohol and other drugs at the workplace - guideline Dealing with bullying at work - guideline...

WorkSafe

Guidance note

14 Jun 2024

Announcements

WorkSafe extends transition period for mines statutory positions

WorkSafe is extending the transition period to complete the mining statutory position certification from 30 March 2025 to 30 March 2026. Under the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations, statutory positions carry out specific functions at mining operations. They are classified into several categories, with different functions and obligations, levels of knowledge, experience, and formal...

WorkSafe

Media release

14 Mar 2024

Preserving the site of a notifiable incident

The WorkSafe Mines Safety inspectorate has identified a concerning number of notifiable incidents where the site has not been preserved as required by the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 section 39(1). What is a notifiable incident? A 'notifiable incident' is: the death of a person, a serious injury or illness , or a dangerous incident . arising out of the conduct of a business or undertaking at...

WorkSafe

Department News

02 Jan 2024

Preventing slips, trips and falls

Common causes of injury to workers in mining are missteps and falls when stepping out of large trucks and other plant.  Under the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022, duty holders need to manage the risk of falls at mining workplaces, and this can only be done by considering all the factors which can lead to a potential fall risk. Other than the design of steps, accessibility of grab...

WorkSafe

Department News

02 Jan 2024

Hazards at three Pilbara homes following electrical errors – Minbaringu Services Pty Ltd, Zane Russell, Trent Tatham

Houses in Tom Price and Wickham left unprotected Electricians failed to install a vital safety component during switchboard upgrades Company submitted incorrect safety and compliance declarations Occupants in three Pilbara homes were left exposed to potentially fatal hazards for weeks after electricians failed to install essential safety devices while upgrading switchboards. Karratha electrical...

Building and Energy

Media release

12 Sep 2023

Regulation amendments come into effect

The Work Health and Safety Regulations Amendment Regulation (no.2) 2023 came into effect on 10 August 2023 and provide for minor corrections and technical refinements. These amendments include: Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations The requirement for a high risk work licence for earthmoving machinery used as a crane will be removed for machinery that has a safe rated working load of three...

WorkSafe

Department News

16 Aug 2023

High-voltage guide to empower facility owners

Updated guidance on management of high-voltage electrical installations Publication issued by Building & Energy and endorsed by WorkSafe Revised version aligns with current regulations including new WHS Act Owners and managers of premises with high-voltage electrical installations can now access updated guidance from WA’s energy and workplace safety regulators. Facilities such as large...

Building and Energy

Media release

24 Apr 2023

Incident notification

Businesses and undertakings must notify the regulator of certain incidents that arise out of the conduct of a business or undertaking at a workplace. The Interpretive guidelines - Incident notification will help you decide when and how to notify a work-related death, injury, illness or dangerous incident (further notification requirements apply to mines and petroleum and geothermal operations –...

WorkSafe

Alert

28 Feb 2023

Regulations on psychosocial hazards

Work health and safety regulations for the control of psychosocial risks will come into effect on 24 December 2022. These regulations will require a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to eliminate psychosocial risks, or to minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable. This new duty places psychosocial hazards on the same footing as other significant hazards such as falls or...

WorkSafe

Department News

23 Dec 2022

Digital Identity and WARAM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) available

Two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) sheets are now available. The new FAQs cover digital identity and the WA Relationship Authorisation Manager (WARAM). The My Account FAQ has also been updated. The FAQs provide answers to common questions such as: What is a digital identity and why we need to protect it? What is the WARAM and how can it benefit our customers and their business ? Both new...

Corporate

Department News

29 Sep 2022

McGowan Government responds to sexual harassment inquiry

All inquiry recommendations pertaining to the State Government supported. Read more Media statement

WorkSafe

Alert

21 Sep 2022

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