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Workplaces covered by the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 have a requirement to notify the regulator of reportable incidents, including sexual harassment. More information is available in the Gendered violence: Notification of sexual harassment and/or assault to Mines Safety:...
Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)
Phases 1 to 3 of the SHare campaign
Phases 1 to 3 of the SHare campaign, by Department of Energy Mines Industry Regulation and Safety - Worksafe
On 29 November 2022, the Western Australian Government released a statement providing a progress update on a wide range of actions to tackle sexual assault and sexual harassment in Western Australian workplaces in response to the Parliamentary inquiry into the...
Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)
During October each year, we ask organisations and workers to join us in raising workplace health and safety awareness for National Safe Work Month. The theme for this year is Health and safety is everybody's business . Workplace safety involves getting everyone in the organisation to see the...
Safe Work Month
Guidance materials and reports including inquiries into sexual harassment that can assist in keeping workplaces free from violence, harassment, discrimination and disrespect. Reports 'Enough is Enough' - Sexual harassment against women in the FIFO mining industry: Report How tough are we now?...
Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)
WorkSafe undertakes educational and awareness campaigns to promote work health and safety in workplaces throughout the year. Campaigns can range from large scale public awareness efforts which might be seen on video streamlining, radio, outdoor, social media and web, with extensive public relation...
WorkSafe awareness campaigns
An application for a replacement high risk work licence or accreditation document which has been lost, stolen or destroyed can be lodged using our online portal. You will be required to complete a declaration describing the circumstances in which the original document was lost, stolen or destroyed...
Manage your existing high risk work licence
This information is to assist in recognising symptoms of cyanide poisoning, and for the provision of timely and appropriate first aid and medical support. It applies to the transport, transfer, storage and use of cyanide on a mine site. Health effects: Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) is a highly toxic and...
First aid
A high risk work licence (HRWL) is required when carrying out certain high risk work including operating cranes, boilers, forklifts, hoists, reach stackers, reciprocating steam engines, rigging, scaffolding and turbines. A HRWL is recognised in all states and territories of Australia, enabling the...
Information about high risk work licences
Application for a new or renewal high risk work licence must be submitted with a ‘passport quality’ identification photograph which meets the required standards. There are many photograph service providers who can help you to take an appropriate photograph and will provide you with a digital copy...
High risk work licence application
The following information is provided to support registered training organisations (RTO) who submit HRWL applications on behalf of applicants. More detail can be found in the following information sheet. Registered training organisations lodging high risk work licence applications: Information...
Information about high risk work licences

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If you have a diagnosed condition that may impact your participation in the Mines Statutory Positions Legislation Examination, you can apply for an assessment arrangement. Complete this form, which...
WorkSafe
Form – application
22 Oct 2024
A list of minutes from the meetings of the Mining and Petroleum Advisory Committee (MAPAC) .
WorkSafe
Minutes
27 Aug 2024
This guide will assist you in resetting your password.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023
This guide will help candidates who are preparing for the examination process.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023
This guide is for candidates who need to cancel or reschedule their examination session booking.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023
This guide is for candidates that have completed all the requirements for the statutory learning pathway.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023
This guide is for candidates wishing to enrol in a statutory learning pathway.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023
This guide is for candidates wishing to register for an account.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023
Background WorkSafe Mines Safety has noted an increase in the number of incident notifications involving fires caused by transparent bottles containing clear liquids refracting and magnifying...
WorkSafe
Information
20 Dec 2022
Purpose of strategy To continue to drive improvements in the workplace management of hazardous dusts and protect workers from harm. Focus areas Asbestos Found extensively in older WA building...
WorkSafe
Information
16 May 2024

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