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Statutory certificates

This page contains frequently asked questions relating to statutory certificates for some statutory position appointments at mining operations. General Is there a minimum number of hours I must complete in a “shift”? If working full-time in a role, there is no minimum number of hours. If working...
Frequently asked questions
29 May 2023

Mining and exploration safety statistics

This section contains accident and injury statistical reports, safety performance snapshots and activity indicators for mining and exploration. Although some guidance material was prepared by previous departments and divisions, the content is still valid. Safety performance posters and reports...
Safety statistics
13 May 2023

Mining audit guides and templates

Mining operations are encouraged to use these audits to assess their business practices, and identify areas for improvement, to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces. Traffic management fundamentals This audit is designed to provide an efficient assessment of important traffic...
Checklists and audit guides
11 May 2023

Applying for a copy of a certificate of competency

Holders of the following mining certificates of competency issued in Western Australia under the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 or the Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Act 2020 can apply for a copy of their certificate of competency. First Class Mine Manager Underground Supervisor...
Statutory certificates
09 May 2023

Key WHS terms and definitions

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand WA’s Work Health and Safety laws. Duty holder Refers to any person who owes a work health and safety duty under the WHS Act including a person conducting a business or undertaking...
Work health and safety laws
03 May 2023

Consultation and worker representation

Learn about worker consultation under the work health and safety laws.
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
03 May 2023

Enforcement, offences and penalties

Proceedings for an offence against the WHS Act can only be brought by the regulator or public service officer working in the Department. Industrial manslaughter offences may only be brought by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Health and safety duty offences (sections 30A-33) The WHS Act...
About WorkSafe
03 May 2023

WorkSafe Commissioner

The WorkSafe Commissioner is the regulator under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020. The Commissioner is responsible to the Minister for Industrial Relations for the administration of the WHS Act, and any other laws relating to work health and safety administered by the Minister. Functions...
About WorkSafe
03 May 2023

Construction on a mine site - Frequently asked questions

Construction work is any work carried out in connection with the construction, alteration, conversion, fitting-out, commissioning, renovation, repair, maintenance, refurbishment, demolition, decommissioning or dismantling of a structure. WHS (Mines) Regulation 289(2) outlines additional types of...
Construction
27 Apr 2023

Interpretive guidelines and policies

Interpretive guidelines Interpretive guidelines describe how the WHS regulator believes key concepts in the WHS Act will operate and provide an indication of how the laws will be enforced. The meaning of 'person conducting a business or undertaking’ (PCBU) ( www.wa.gov.au ) How to determine what is...
Regulator's policies and interpretive guidelines
18 Apr 2023

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Publications

WHS MSPP guide for candidates: Process to transition a certificate of competency to an equivalent WHS statutory certificate

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This guide is for holders of certificates of competency issued under the mines safety and inspection regulations seeking to update their certificate under the work health and safety mines regulations.
WorkSafe
Information
29 May 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates: Attaching supporting documentation for statutory certificate learning pathways

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This guide is for candidates wishing to attach supporting documentation.
WorkSafe
Information
29 May 2023

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 9 Traffic management on roads and other areas where vehicles and mobile plant operate on a mine

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WorkSafe Mines Safety has conducted a review of mine inspection reports, including traffic management audits and incident factors, from 2019–2022. These identified a number of common issues that may...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
19 May 2023

Known hazards when conducting raiseboring activities in underground mines

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This Information sheet: focus on compliance, provides an overview of known hazards when conducting raiseboring activities in underground mines. Raisebore drilling is an underground drilling...
WorkSafe
Information
22 Mar 2023

Managing naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) in mining and mineral processing

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This information should be used by anyone engaged in mining operations in Western Australia that involve or have the potential to involve naturally occurring radioactive material. This includes...
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
15 Mar 2023

Application to apply for a reasonable adjustment for a statutory examination

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This application is for applicants who have a disability, illness and/or medical condition affecting their capacity to apply for or sit a statutory examination.
WorkSafe
Form – application
20 Feb 2023

Mining and Petroleum Advisory Committee (MAPAC) - Minutes

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A list of minutes from the meetings of the Mining and Petroleum Advisory Committee (MAPAC) .
WorkSafe
Minutes
20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Resetting your password

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This guide will assist you in resetting your password.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Preparing for the examination process

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This guide will help candidates who are preparing for the examination process.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Cancelling and rescheduling an examination session booking

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This guide is for candidates who need to cancel or reschedule their examination session booking.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023

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Announcements

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

Work health and safety: Translated information

The department has released a series of translated information on the WHS laws to assist vulnerable worker groups, including culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations. These information sheets are based on the WHS interpretative guidelines, the information sheets contain simplified wording providing people with guidance on the key concepts they need to understand, with hyperlinks...
WorkSafe
Department News
20 Jul 2022

Mine Safety Management System code of practice launched

The Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 create a duty for the mine operator to establish and implement a mine safety management system (MSMS). The MSMS is the primary means of ensuring safe operations by providing direction to everyone at a mine site. It must be in place before mining operations commence and also applies to exploration operations. To assist mine operators to establish...
WorkSafe
Department News
28 Jun 2022

High Risk Work Licence - Earthmoving machinery used as a crane

The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and accompanying regulations (WHS laws) commenced on 31 March 2022. The Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS General Regulations) impose a new requirement for the operators of earthmoving machinery to hold a high risk work licence (HRWL) for crane operation if the equipment is used as a crane. The Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations...
WorkSafe
Alert
14 Jun 2022
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