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MON 5 - Notice of mine closure

Notices for closing a mine. This notice does not apply if only exploration activities will be carried out at the mine please refer to Exploration operations commencement notice - r.675UJ (2). Use this link Notice of mine closure Who is responsible for the notification? The relevant person in...
Mining operational notices (MON)
22 Mar 2022

MON 4 - Care and maintenance notice

Notices for putting a mine or part thereof, or plant at a mine or part thereof on care and maintenance. This notice does not apply if only exploration activities will be carried at the mine out please refer to Exploration operations commencement notice - r.675UJ (2). Use this link Care and...
Mining operational notices (MON)
22 Mar 2022

MON 2 - Notice of information about non-exploration mining operations

Notice for commencing mining operations or additional mining operations at a mine. This notice does not apply if only exploration activities will be carried out at the mine. Please refer to Exploration operations commencement notice - r.675UJ (2).​ Use this link Notice of information about non-...
Mining operational notices (MON)
22 Mar 2022

MON 1 - Notice of information about mine operator

Notices for becoming a mine operator at a mine, changing the mine operator at a mine or updating details of a mine operator. This applies at mine where mining is conducted and also where only exploration operations are conducted. Link to document Notice of information about mine operator Who is...
Exploration operational notices (EON)
22 Mar 2022

EON 1 - Notice of commencement of exploration operations

Notice for commencing exploration activities. This notice is also applicable if mining operations are already being conducted in the area. Use this link Notification of commencement of exploration operations - proforma Who is responsible for the notification? The prospective mine operator must give...
Exploration operational notices (EON)
22 Mar 2022

Apply for a demolition licence

Applicants seeking guidance or who require an application form to apply for a demolition licence, please see the documentation below. Application guide Application for a demolition licence [Class 1 and Class 2] Nominated supervisors Applicants for asbestos removal and demolition licences must...
Demolition licence
22 Mar 2022

Construction induction training - Guidance on inclusions and exclusions

A person conducting a business or undertaking must not direct or allow a worker to carry out construction work unless the worker has successfully completed general construction induction training and, if the worker completed the training more than 2 years previously, the worker has carried out...
Construction Induction Training
22 Mar 2022

Construction induction training card database

Online licence search Search for a Construction Induction (Blue/White) Card? holder using the Online Licence Search. Go to the Online Licence Search Search for an occupational licence holder
Construction Induction Training
22 Mar 2022

Candidates to provide evidence that they are located in Western Australia - Construction Induction Training

Construction Induction Training cards (CIT) are supplied to an RTO on the condition that the CIT cards are only issued to candidates who provide evidence that they are located in Western Australia at the time of the assessment for the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry...
Construction Induction Training
22 Mar 2022

Workplace hazard

Contact WorkSafe to complain about workplace safety. This page should be read in conjunction with About WorkSafe . To report a workplace related death, serious life threatening incident or disease please call 1800 678 198. How do I report a workplace hazard, incident or injury? WorkSafe encourages...
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22 Mar 2022

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2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards: Nomination submission information

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This document provides essential information to assist you with your Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards submission. Further information 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards: Terms and...
WorkSafe
Information
28 Feb 2024

Safety alert 03/2021 - Elevating work platform structural failure

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In November 2020, two workers were in the process of tree lopping in a truck-mounted elevating work platform (EWP) when the boom-type EWP suffered a major structural failure, with the metal support...
WorkSafe
Alert
03 Mar 2021

Safety alert 02/2021 - Employee receives electrical shock from bar glass washer

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In September 2020, a bar attendant at a hotel received an electric shock while attempting to turn off a glass washer that was overflowing. The glass washer was plugged into a general power outlet...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023

Safety alert 1/2021 - Service mechanic sustained serious hand injuries when struck by radiator fan blades on a generator

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Note: The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety's investigation is ongoing. Information contained in the safety alert is based on findings at the time of writing. On 29 October...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023

Safety bulletin - 01/2021 - Hazards associated with the use of e-cigarette devices

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On 11 January 2021, the Department received a report of an incident at a mine site where an electronic cigarette (vape) battery spontaneously ignited in a worker’s pocket while he was travelling in a...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
23 Feb 2021

WA award summary - Local Government Officers Award

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This publication is a summary of the Local Government Officers Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision...
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
26 Jun 2024

WA award summary - Enrolled Nurses and Nursing Assistants (Private) Award

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This publication is a summary of the Enrolled Nurses and Nursing Assistants (Private) Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage...
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
26 Jun 2024

WA award summary - Industrial Spraypainting and Sandblasting Award

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This publication is a summary of the Industrial Spraypainting and Sandblasting Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case...
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
26 Jun 2024

WA award summary - Sheet Metal Workers Award

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This publication is a summary of the Sheet Metal Workers Award. On 12 June 2024 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2024 State Wage Case decision increasing the...
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
26 Jun 2024

Information sheet - Respiratory protective equipment - Fit testing requirements

READWATCH
Employers are required to ensure that where fitted respirators are required to protect health, these are correctly fitted. Examples of fitted respirators (also called respiratory protective equipment...
WorkSafe
Information
15 Jan 2021

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Announcements

Western Australia Day public holiday

The Western Australia Day public holiday is on Monday 6 June 2022. The Western Australia Day 2022 public holiday page contains information on employment entitlements for: Award free employers and employees; Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award; Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering Workers Award; and Hairdressers Award . For information on other WA awards, check the WA award...
Labour Relations
Department News
02 May 2022

2022 Regional dates for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday

The 2022 regional public holiday dates have been published on the Regional dates for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday page. Some regional areas in WA hold the Queen’s Birthday public holiday on specific dates, usually to coincide with a significant date or event for that area. In all other areas of Western Australia, this year’s Queen’s Birthday public holiday is on Monday 26 September 2022.
Labour Relations
Department News
29 Apr 2022

Waste recycling company fined $230,000 after successfully appealing previous penalty

A Bayswater waste recycling company has been fined $230,000 after successfully appealing an earlier conviction in which it was fined $330,000 over an incident in which a labour hire worker’s arm was amputated at the shoulder. Resource Recovery Solutions Pty Ltd was previously found guilty and sentenced in November 2020 for two offences – gross negligence in failing to provide and maintain a safe...
WorkSafe
Media release
22 Apr 2022

Get ready for the Easter public holidays

Easter is almost here, so now is a good time for state system employers and employees to check public holiday entitlements for the Easter period. Easter Sunday is now a public holiday in WA, and the public holidays for the 2022 Easter period are: Good Friday – 15 April Easter Sunday – 17 April Easter Monday – 18 April The Easter 2022 public holiday entitlements page provides information on...
Labour Relations
Department News
12 Apr 2022

Important Changes to High Risk Work Licensing - New Work Health and Safety rules to begin 31 March 2022

The new Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations) were gazetted on 11 March 2022 and will commence on the 31 March 2022, bringing the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 into full force and effect. The WHS Regulations replace the current Occupational and Safety Regulations 1996 (OSH Regulations). You can access the WHS Regulations on the WA Legislation website: WALW - Work...
WorkSafe
Department News
25 Mar 2022

Unpaid pandemic leave re-introduced for state system employees

An entitlement to two weeks’ unpaid pandemic leave has been re-introduced for private sector state system employees. The unpaid pandemic leave provisions were implemented through the COVID-19 General Order issued by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission on 25 March 2022. The General Order applies until 30 September 2022, unless extended. The COVID-19 General Order applies to...
Labour Relations
Department News
25 Mar 2022

Record $900,000 fine for Department of Justice over dog attack

The State of Western Australia (Department of Justice) has been fined $900,000 (and ordered to pay $6404 in costs) after an employee was seriously injured when attacked by a dog that was intended to respond to critical incidents. Department of Justice pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe work environment and, by that failure, causing serious harm to an employee, and was fined...
WorkSafe
Media release
24 Mar 2022

Anzac Day 2022 public holiday entitlements

Wageline has recently published information for state system employers and employees on employment arrangements for the Anzac Day public holiday on Monday, 25 April 2022. The Anzac Day 2022 public holiday page contains information on employment entitlements for: Award free employers and employees Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering...
Labour Relations
Department News
21 Mar 2022

Wageline News March edition published

The March edition of the Wageline News has just been published. Read this latest edition on the Wageline News page.
Labour Relations
Department News
17 Mar 2022

Wageline News February edition published

The February edition of the Wageline News has just been published. Read this latest edition on the Wageline News page.
Labour Relations
Department News
21 Feb 2022

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