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Work Health Safety Excellence Awards 2023 Ceremony

The Work Health Safety Excellence Awards 2023 recognise outstanding solutions and innovations to specific workplace health and safety problems in Western Australia. This year 65 submissions were received with 26 companies recognised as finalists. We look forward to announcing the winners at the...
Work Safety Awards
05 Sep 2023

Toolbox presentations

Our collection of powerpoint presentations are available to use in your workplace or to revisit a workshop you attended. Applying Professor Quinlan's Ten pathways to death and disaster in WA's mining industry WorkSafe Mines Safety and Professor Michael Quinlan, author of Ten Pathways to Death and...
Toolbox presentations
04 Sep 2023

Restricted quarry manager’s (non-explosives) certificate

A person is eligible for a restricted quarry manager’s (non-explosives) (RQMNE) certificate if they can demonstrate evidence of: Working on a mine where quarry operations are carried out minimum of 2 years Complete the Statement of experience: RQMNE – 2 years employment on a quarry template Working...
Statutory certificates
17 Aug 2023

Sexual harassment evaluation tool for mine sites

Sexual harassment evaluation tool for mine sites This safe self-assessment questionnaire is designed to give you guidance and support after experiencing sexual harassment on a mine site. Information to assist workers in other sectors can be found on the WorkSafe website. Sexual harassment...
Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)
03 Aug 2023

Apply for a new high risk work licence

See the application guide to find about how to apply for a high risk work licence. Application guide - Application for high risk work licence Pro tips for a successful HRWL application To ensure a successful application, please follow these simple steps: Make sure your Notice of Assessment (NOA) is...
High risk work licence application
30 Jul 2023

Support services

Listed here are a number of organisations which can assist you with an enquiry or support. Mining Industry Respect Infoline – Circle Green Community Legal The Mining Industry Respect Infoline is a dedicated telephone support service which provides information, social support, and referrals to...
Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)
28 Jul 2023

Lodge a complaint to WorkSafe Mines Safety

Workplaces covered by the Work Health and Safety Mines Regulations 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: Information...
Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)
28 Jul 2023

About the Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare) strategy

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About the Speak Up. Report It. campaign.
Speak up. Report it. 'I am not afraid to speak up about sexual harassment
Speak up. Report it. 'I am not afraid to speak up about sexual harassment, by WorkSafe Western Australia
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...
Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)
28 Jul 2023

Safe Work Month

During October each year, WorkSafe asks PCBUs and workers to join us in raising work health and safety awareness for National Safe Work Month. The theme for 2023 is “ Our way forward: Prioritising healthy and safe workplaces ”. This theme aligns with WorkSafe strategy 2023-25: The Way Forward...
Safe Work Month
28 Jul 2023

Reports and guidance materials

Listed here are guidance materials and reports including inquiries into sexual harassment and guidance material to assist in keeping workplaces free from violence, harassment, discrimination and disrespect. Tools Sexual harassment evaluation for mine workers The ‘ Sexual harassment evaluation for...
Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)
27 Jul 2023

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Publications

Applying Ten Pathways to Death and Disaster in WA's mining industry

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WorkSafe Mines Safety and Professor Michael Quinlan, author of Ten Pathways to Death and Disaster hosted a series of free, interactive workshops on fatality prevention in the mining industry in...
WorkSafe
Information
21 Sep 2023

Statement of experience templates - Restricted quarry manager’s (non-explosives)

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A person is eligible for a restricted quarry manager’s (non-explosives) (RQMNE) certificate if they can use these forms to demonstrate evidence of: Statement of experience: Restricted quarry manager...
WorkSafe
Template
17 Aug 2023

Information sheet - Guidance for individuals when making a complaint about gendered violence

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WorkSafe Mines Safety recognises that reporting an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment can be a confronting and traumatic experience. This guidance is designed to provide you with...
WorkSafe
Information
31 Jul 2023

How tough are we now? A report for WorkSafe Mines Safety

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This report provides the findings of a Roadshow run by the WorkSafe Group (WorkSafe) of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) to explore existing practices for managing...
WorkSafe
Reports
31 Jul 2023

Application for a licence to perform high risk work (New)

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If you wish to apply for a new high risk work licence, you will be required to submit this form.
WorkSafe
Form – application
31 Jul 2023

High risk work application instructions

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If you are applying for an high risk work application follow these instructions.
WorkSafe
Information
27 Jul 2023

Application to add a class to a high risk work licence

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Use this application form to apply for one or more classes of high risk work to be added to your existing WA licence.
WorkSafe
Form – application
31 Jul 2023

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

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Announcements

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

Call for public comment on managing electrical risks code of practice

The Work Health and Safety Commission is seeking public comment on a new draft code of practice on managing electrical risks in the workplace. The purpose of the code is to help a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to manage electrical risks in the workplace, and it applies to all workplaces where a PCBU has management or control of electrical equipment, including electrical...
WorkSafe
Media release
11 Aug 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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