Approved codes of practice

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Employee / worker Employer Safety and health representative

Codes of practice provide guidance for employers, contractors, people in control of workplaces and workers on the management of safety and health hazards and risks associated with an issue and some of the relevant requirements under the legislation.

The Minister responsible for occupational safety and health approves codes of practice under section 57 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984(OSH Act). After approval takes place, a code applies to all workplaces in Western Australia covered by the OSH Act.