The Department of Commerce – WorkSafe Division has released a Discussion Paper on recommendations to amend the model Work Health and Safety Regulations (the WHS regulations) for the Western Australian working environment.

All submissions must be accompanied by a cover sheet and you are encouraged to use one of the templates provided to assist you in organising your submission.

The simple template provides a blank table to enter your comments.  The comprehensive template includes the complete list of recommendations from the Discussion Paper and permits you to address any that interest you.

Your completed coversheet and submissions may be provided by mail or email as outlined below:

Mail:     WorkSafe, Department of Commerce, Locked Bag 14, CLOISTERS SQUARE WA 6850 - PLEASE MARK YOUR ENVELOPE “TO THE ATTENTION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WORKSAFE – SUBMISSION ON WHS REGULATIONS”

Email:   WHSregulations@commerce.wa.gov.au

Note:     All commonly accessible electronic formats will be accepted for submissions but Word documents are preferred.

The closing date for submissions is 31 August 2016