Development company fined $95,000 over serious injuries...
A land development company has been fined $95,000 (and ordered to pay $2044.50 in costs) over an incident in 2018 in which a worker was seriously injured...
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Inspection program looks at safety in takeaway food outlets
WorkSafe is undertaking a proactive inspection program to look at workplace safety and health issues in takeaway food outlets. The program will involve...
ThinkSafe magazine
ThinkSafe is the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s flagship online publication for workplace safety and health in Western Australia....
Request for exemption
Use this form to apply to the WorkSafe Commissioner for an exemption from complying with a requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996.
Safety bulletin 02/2021 - Uncontrolled movement of...
WorkSafe has recently had a number of reported incidents involving the unplanned and uncontrolled movement of plant or vehicles, which have resulted in the...
Safety alert 06/2021 Off-highway haul truck tyre blowout...
In February 2020, a haul truck arrived at a workshop for maintenance with no tyres fitted in position 4 or 5. The position 6 tyre casing blew out 15 days...
Aged care and other residential care facilities:...
The Western Australian occupational safety and health laws require employers to take care of the safety and health of their workers and others at the...
Checklist - Motorcycle retailing
This checklist has been developed to provide information and assistance to employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and...
Roofing company fined $450,000 over serious fall injuries...
A roofing company has been fined $450,000 (and ordered to pay $3056 in costs) after a roof plumber fell through a penetration on the construction site of the...
Public comment sought - code of practice on Psychosocial...
WA’s Commission for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking public comment on a code of practice on Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace. The code is...
Quad bikes in workplaces - guide
Quad bikes in workplaces guide outlines the legal requirements for those operating or in charge of workplaces where quad bikes are used and will assist...
Manual tasks - Risk management - Construction Industry
Manual task injuries remain one of the largest single causes of injury in the construction industry. These injuries not only cause pain and suffering to the...
