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Person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)

The WHS Act and accompanying regulations came into effect on 31 March 2022. Download the Act Download the regulations This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. Short video animations...
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
01 Dec 2022

Volunteers and volunteer organisations at the workplace

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the Work Health and Safety laws. How does the WHS Act describe volunteers and volunteer organisations? The WHS Act describes a volunteer as a person who acts on a voluntary basis...
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
01 Dec 2022

Officer responsibilities

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. Who is an officer under WHS? The role and influence a person has in a business determines if they are an officer under the WHS Act. Broadly,...
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
01 Dec 2022

WHS transition arrangements

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. Amendments to Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS General Regulations) and Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022...
Work health and safety laws
30 Nov 2022

Work health and safety laws

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the Work Health and Safety laws. The WHS Act and accompanying regulations came into effect on 31 March 2022. Download the Act Download the Regulations WHS publications and...
Work health and safety laws
30 Nov 2022

Class exemptions

The regulator can grant a group of people an exemption from complying with a regulation of the Work Health and Safety Regulations. These are referred to as a class exemptions. It is important to read class exemptions closely to see if they apply to you, and if you cannot meet all of the conditions...
Class exemptions
30 Nov 2022

Changes to the building services legislation

From 1 February 2023, changes to the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 as made by the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 will come into effect. This will involve new powers of the Building Services Board (the Board) to manage the commercial conduct and...
Information on the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021
02 Aug 2022

Certificate of Compliance – AMR Plumbers

Within five working days of completing any major plumbing work, a AMR plumber undertaking the activities of a licensed plumbing contractor in WA must: complete, sign and date the certificate of compliance; provide the original certificate of compliance (yellow copy) to the Plumbers Licensing Board...
Responsibilities
05 Jul 2022

Notice of Intention – AMR Plumbers

All major plumbing work, except emergency work, will require a notice of intention to be submitted to the Plumbers Licensing Board (the Board) at least 24 hours prior to any work being undertaken. A AMR plumber undertaking the activities of a licensed plumbing contractor in WA must not carry out,...
Responsibilities
05 Jul 2022

What is a notifiable incident?

A 'notifiable incident' means: the death of a person; or a serious injury or illness of a person; or a dangerous incident . Need to report a notifiable incident? Preserve the site and contact WorkSafe immediately . The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 introduced the term ‘person conducting a...
Report an incident
01 Jul 2022

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Publications

PLB policy – Public Naming

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The Policy sets out the guiding principles for the Plumbers Licensing Board to consider prior to the public naming of a person after an enforcement action.
Building and Energy
Policies
02 Sep 2022

Public register – Review Adjudicators

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Review adjudicators who are currently registered under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 to determine adjudication review applications in Western Australia
Building and Energy
Register
05 Aug 2022

Information sheet - Reasonably practicable

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A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must do what is ‘reasonably practicable’ to keep workers and other people at the workplace healthy and safe. PCBUs must eliminate risks to health...
WorkSafe
Information
05 Aug 2022

Changes to the building services legislation to enhance powers to target phoenixing and other commercial conduct

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On 1 February 2023, changes to the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 (BSR Act) will enhance the powers of the Building Services Board (the Board), to manage the commercial conduct and...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
27 Jan 2023

Small construction work contract

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This contract is to assist building service contractors registered under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 (WA) in meeting their legal obligations under section 13 of the Building and...
Building and Energy
Template
01 Aug 2022

Public Register - Adjudicators

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Adjudicators who are currently registered under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 to determine adjudication applications in Western Australia.
Building and Energy
Register
08 Aug 2022

Report an incident to WorkSafe - Poster

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Report an incident to WorkSafe posters are a quick reference guide to reporting a death, serious injury or illness, or life-threatening dangerous incident.
WorkSafe
Poster
02 Mar 2023

Information sheet - Managing the risk of falls at workplaces

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This information sheet provides general guidance for workers and persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on how to manage the risk of falls at work under the new work health and safety...
WorkSafe
Information
18 Jul 2022

Guide - A death in the workplace: Information for families

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This guide is designed to provide information and practical suggestions that may be helpful to you and others at a time when you are grieving and having to navigate legal and other processes...
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
30 Mar 2022

Applicant guide - Application for high risk work licence

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Use this application guide to apply for a high risk work licence.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
23 Aug 2023

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Announcements

Drainage plumbing work inspections — plumbers notification requirements

This article is to advise licensed plumbing contractors (LPCs) of changes regarding the available methods to notify the Plumbers Licensing Board (Board) that drainage plumbing is ready to be inspected. LPCs responsible for drainage plumbing work, must give the Board notice of the time at which the drainage plumbing will be ready for inspection. The notice must be before the time and in the manner...
Building and Energy
Department News
21 Oct 2022

Choose your plumber wisely as rogue operators attract complaints

60 complaints received from unhappy and concerned Perth consumers Issues include excessive pricing, misleading advice and poor quality of work Seek out multiple quotes and check the person is licensed to do the work Consumers are being cautioned by Consumer Protection and Building and Energy to make a wise choice when engaging plumbing services, with a high number of complaints and enquiries...
Building and Energy / Consumer Protection
Media release
18 Oct 2022

Landlord in hot water for DIY plumbing – Nigel David Barnard

PLUMBERS LICENSING BOARD – MEDIA STATEMENT A Lesmurdie landlord has been fined $2,000 after admitting to connecting a new water supply at a rental property without holding the required plumber’s licence. Following a prosecution by the Plumbers Licensing Board, Nigel David Barnard pleaded guilty at Midland Magistrates Court to breaching WA’s Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations...
Building and Energy
Media release
04 Oct 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

All welcome at building and plumbing regional roadshows

Free information sessions across regional WA this spring are set to discuss key changes to national building and plumbing codes as well as new subcontractor payment laws. The State Government’s building regulator, Building and Energy, is inviting participants at all levels of the building, construction and plumbing sectors to attend the interactive events. One roadshow will cover the National...
Building and Energy
Media release
18 Aug 2022

Commerce Minister statement – Security of payment laws reinforce subcontractor protections

Media statement from Commerce Minister – Hon Roger Cook BA GradDipBus MBA MLA Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 commences today First of a three-stage reform package to improve protections for subcontractors Industry education and resources to help with transition to new contract laws The McGowan Government is delivering on its election commitment to strengthen...
Building and Energy
Media release
01 Aug 2022

Plumbing court case taps into risks of unlicensed work – Stewart Newby

PLUMBERS LICENSING BOARD – MEDIA STATEMENT Western Australia’s plumbing regulator is reminding consumers that plumbing work on water supply, sanitation and drainage must be carried out by licensed plumbers. The Plumbers Licensing Board has warned that incorrect or uncertified plumbing work can cause property damage and compromise public health and safety. The warning was issued by the Board...
Building and Energy
Media release
28 Jul 2022

New codes of practice released

The Minister for Industrial Relations has approved a series of Work Health and Safety codes of practice which came into effect today. These codes have been adapted for Western Australian work health and safety environments from the Model codes of practice published by Safe Work Australia, developed through consultation with unions and employer organisations. Dr Patricia Todd, Chair of the Work...
WorkSafe
Department News
15 Jul 2022

Implementation of the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act

The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA) (the “new Act”) will introduce better payment protections for all participants in the Western Australian building and construction industry. It is one of the most significant legislative changes for the local industry since the 2004 introduction of the Construction Contracts Act 2004 (the “CCA”). In line with the State...
Building and Energy
Department News
06 May 2022

Reminder to complete plumbing work notifications

Drainage plumbing inspections. Drainage plumbing inspections are completed while the work is under construction. Most drainage inspections will arise from notifications made by, or on behalf of, the licensed plumbing contractor responsible for the work. To enable drainage plumbing work to be inspected while it is under construction, licensed plumbing contractors are required to notify the...
Building and Energy
Department News
05 May 2022

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