Safety alert 06/2020 - Station hands riding horses...
Despite all sporting, horse riding industry and education bodies promoting the use of safety approved riding helmets, it has been found that some cattle...
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Safety alert 05/2020 - Young worker assaulted during...
In March 2020, a young worker was assaulted during a robbery by three males at a 24-hour service station. The worker was new to the job and was working alone...
Arsenic (inorganic) – Health surveillance – Information...
Medical practitioners undertaking health surveillance are required to have an understanding of the potential adverse health effects of inorganic arsenic and...
WorkSafe prosecutes companies over death of plumber
WorkSafe has commenced prosecution action against a plumbing company and a construction company over the drowning death of a plumber in 2018. Ryan and...
Code of Practice - Prevention of falls from height at...
Asbestos regulators and information sources
This document provides contact details for asbestos regulators and information sources.
Commercial kitchens inspection program raises concerns
A WorkSafe proactive inspection program looking at safety issues in commercial kitchens in various workplaces has raised some concerns. The program took...
Safety alert 04/2020 - Near miss involving ruptured...
In early March 2020, a demolition team was taking down a large industrial unit. The team had removed fire suppression pipework from the roof and collected...
Waste recycling company found guilty of gross negligence...
A Bayswater waste recycling company has been found guilty of gross negligence over a 2016 incident in which a labour hire worker’s arm was amputated at the...
Public comment sought - Code of Practice on Violence and...
WA’s Commission for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking public comment on a revised Code of Practice on Violence and Aggression at Work. Since 2014,...
Commission for Occupational Safety and Health - Strategic...
This strategic plan sets out realistic goals for the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health to achieve over the next three years.
Another quad bike death prompts reminder
The death of a 76-year-old farmer last month at Elleker, west of Albany, has prompted a reminder about quad bike safety. The farmer went out on a quad bike...
