Farms are unique workplaces. The combination of hazards and the nature of the work makes agriculture one of the most dangerous sectors in which to work. This Guide provides farmers with a foundation...
You can improve the safety of masonry walls during construction work with good planning and preparation, risk management and (where required) temporary supports.
This publication will assist event organisers, venue organisers, asset managers and catering vendors to comply with the safety requirements for the use of gas appliances in public venues.
The community expects the electrical appliances they use to be safe. This fact sheet summarises electrical safety laws for importing, selling or hiring out electrical appliances and equipment in...
Licensed dealers must use certain forms as set out in the Motor Vehicle Dealers (Sales) Regulations 1974. Form 1 - MV Dealer's register Form 1 provides a dealer's register of transactions which must...
Recently, several incidents have occurred where workers have been seriously injured while working with a pipe wrench and a drilling rod on a live drill rig. In December 2021, WorkSafe prosecuted an...
What is a provisional tradespersons's licence? A provisional tradesperson’s licence applies to plumbers who have obtained their qualifications and experience overseas and wish to migrate to Western...
This fact sheet provides guidance on the requirement for building permits for private swimming pools and fences that form part of their safety barrier (pool fences). In Western Australia, private swimming pools with water that is more than 300mm deep must have a compliant safety barrier. Safety barriers help prevent the drowning deaths and injury of young children under the age of five years by restricting their access to the private swimming pool.
Please note, Gasfitting supervision guidelines R123 is under review . A new version will be published shortly. This application form is suitable for a Western Australian indentured apprentice or a...
Application for a real estate and business agent's licence - individual last updated December 2020. Who needs to apply for a licence Any individuals , partnerships or companies wishing to operate as...
Real estate and business agents wishing to complete activities towards the Disciplinary Proceedings professional development subject (Schedule 1A of the Regulations) can select from the approved...
Real estate and business agents wishing to complete activities towards the Communications professional development subject (Schedule 1A of the Regulations) can select from the approved activities...
Real estate and business agents wishing to complete activities towards the Buyer's Agents professional development subject (Schedule 1A of the Regulations) can select from the approved activities...
Real estate and business agents wishing to complete activities towards the Business Management Practices professional development subject (Schedule 1A of the Regulations) can select from the approved...
The motor vehicle dealer industry in Western Australia is regulated under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 . The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety is responsible for the...
What are eTransactions? Electronic transactions (eTransactions) allow real estate agents and landlords to lodge, make changes to, and release tenancy bonds online without paper forms. eTransactions...
This mines safety matters pamphlet contains information on the hazards and recommended safe work practices when travelling in remote locations. The hazards Extreme weather conditions, remoteness and...
Rent in advance Property managers have legal obligations when a tenant or prospective tenant offers to pay more than two weeks’ rent in advance. A lessor may only ask a tenant for up to two weeks’...
Purpose of strategy To continue to drive improvements in the workplace management of hazardous dusts and protect workers from harm. Focus areas Asbestos Found extensively in older WA building...
WorkSafe’s Dust strategy 2023–24 is driving improvements in the management of hazardous dusts to protect workers from harm. It forms part of Priority Three - Respiratory hazards within the WorkSafe:...
This report uses the WorkSafe WA Notified Fatalities Database of work-related traumatic injury fatalities and the WorkCover WA workers’ compensation claims database as primary data sources...