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WorkSafe WA Family Support Liaison Officer

The WorkSafe Family Support Liaison Officer is available to support families through our investigation and legal processes following the death of a partner or relative at work. In some cases, this service is also available to seriously injured workers. What is the role of a Family Support Liaison...
About WorkSafe
31 Jan 2022

Easter Sunday public holiday

Easter Sunday is a public holiday in Western Australia. The Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 , which specifies public holidays for Western Australia, was amended by the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2021 to make Easter Sunday a public holiday. For employers and employees in the...
Public holidays
14 Dec 2021

Developing the laws

In 2017, work started on developing modernised work health and safety (WHS) laws in Western Australia which will be based on the national model Work Health and Safety Act (the model WHS Act). Below are historical documents relating to the development of the WHS laws in Western Australia 2017 Call...
Legislation, codes and guidance materials
04 Nov 2021

Combatting wage theft in Western Australia

Wage theft is the systematic and deliberate underpayment of wages and entitlements to workers. To combat wage theft in Western Australia, Private Sector Labour Relations has developed a range of initiatives including education campaigns and resources to increase employer and employee awareness of...
Combatting wage theft in Western Australia
01 Oct 2021

Security of payment

To assist contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in getting paid on time for construction work or the supply of related goods and services, and to enable fast resolution of disputes, there are two pieces of legislation in Western Australia which may help. On 1 August 2022 , Stage 1 of the State...
Security of payment
02 Sep 2021

2021 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards - winners and finalists

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This year 56 submissions were received with 30 companies recognised as finalists. Seven finalists were recognised with a winner’s trophy and four finalists received a certificate of merit. The Department would like to congratulate the Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards winners and finalists...
Work Safety Awards
03 Aug 2021

Previous year location allowance rates

​ This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . The location allowance rates on this page apply from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 and are provided for historical purposes. For location allowance rates effective from 1 July 2024 visit the...
Location allowance
22 Jun 2021

Building and Energy fee schedules

The fees on the documents below are exclusive of GST and apply from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. Builders Building surveyors Electricians Gas fitters Painters Plumbers Owner-builders Adjudicators Complaints Building and Energy licensing and complaint fees A print-friendly PDF version of the...
Fees and payment options
18 Jun 2021

Clean up after cyclones, storms or floods

Cyclones, storms and floods can be traumatic events for those involved and there is naturally a sense of urgency around clean up activities. However, the most important part of a recovery operation is the wellbeing of workers, volunteers and the community – the last thing the community needs at...
Environmental factors
19 Apr 2021

Long service leave - Making a complaint about unpaid long service leave

Private Sector Labour Relations at the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety is able to investigate alleged underpayments of long service leave entitlements under the Long Service Leave Act. If you believe you have been underpaid a long service leave entitlement under the Long...
Resources
11 Feb 2021

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Publications

Mentally healthy workplaces: Podcasts and videos

LISTEN
The WorkSafe mental health and wellbeing inspectors have developed a series of resources on workplace mental health and wellbeing. The concepts presented may assist workplaces to discuss, consult,...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

Safety alert 03/2020 - Exposure to asbestos during demolition works

READ
WorkSafe has identified instances where demolition work was conducted without first removing asbestos-containing materials. Recently, workers may have been exposed to asbestos while carrying out...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023

Safety alert 02/2020 - Pressure vessel failure injures worker

READ
In April 2020, a worker was transferring compressed air from one air receiver (pressure vessel) to a second air receiver that was mounted on a frame for transportation with a forklift. The second air...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023

Sample Work From Home - Occupational Safety and Health Self-assessment

READ
An employer can use this sample checklist when requesting as part of the working from home agreement that workers complete a self-assessment of the work space.
WorkSafe
Information
09 Apr 2020

Safety alert 01/2020 - Worker electrocuted in roof space

READ
In early 2020, an air-conditioning installer suffered a fatal electric shock while working in the roof space of a house. In Western Australia, it is a legal requirement to de-energise and isolate all...
WorkSafe
Alert
17 Sep 2020

COVID-19 coronavirus guide for workers: Looking after your mental health

While it is reasonable to be concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, there are a number of actions you can take to look after your mental health during this challenging time. Access...
WorkSafe
Information
16 Sep 2022

COVID-19 coronavirus guidance for PCBUs: Looking after worker mental health

It is reasonable for workers to experience increased worry, anxiety and stress about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Managing the risk to mental health during this time means workers will have...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

What to do if a worker has COVID-19

READ
Safe Work Australia has created an easy to follow infographic to advise workplaces on the steps they should take if a worker comes down with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.
WorkSafe
Information
23 Sep 2021

Western Australian framework and strategy for the prevention and management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders

READ
The Western Australian strategy and framework for the prevention and management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders are intended as useful resources for stakeholders who can influence...
WorkSafe
Information
11 Feb 2020

Evaluation report - Employment obligations in nail salons proactive compliance campaign

READ
In late 2018 the Private Sector Labour Relations (PSLR) division of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety commenced a proactive compliance campaign focused on compliance...
Labour Relations
Reports
04 Dec 2023

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Announcements

Wageline News January edition published

The January edition of the Wageline News has just been published. Read this latest edition on the Wageline News page.
Labour Relations
Department News
14 Jan 2022

WorkSafe investigates death of shearer

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a shearer at Katrine, between Northam and Toodyay. The man was reported to have been placing wool into a wool press yesterday when he was caught in the machinery. WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents in workplaces with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incidents of a similar nature. WorkSafe WA...
WorkSafe
Media release
14 Jan 2022

Public holidays for 2022 and 2023

If you are planning ahead for 2022 and 2023, you can find the public holiday dates for this year and next year on the Public holidays page. This year, Easter Sunday, 17 April 2022 will be a public holiday. State employment laws will be changing in early 2022, and the changes include making Easter Sunday a permanent public holiday in WA.
Labour Relations
Department News
14 Jan 2022

Easter Sunday to be a public holiday in WA

Easter Sunday will be established as a public holiday in Western Australia, and new provisions are being implemented in the state industrial relations system for the Easter Sunday public holiday entitlements. These changes have been introduced by the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2021 and will commence early in 2022. In 2022, Easter Sunday falls on 17 April. The Public and Bank...
Labour Relations
Department News
10 Jan 2022

Employment obligations for household employers are changing

Changes to state employment laws are coming, and when these changes commence in early 2022, household employers will have a range of new employment obligations. ‘Household employers’ are people who directly employ someone to provide domestic services in a private home. Domestic services include caring for a child, a person with a disability or an elderly person, and help with other personal tasks...
Labour Relations
Department News
07 Jan 2022

Australia Day public holiday information available

The public holiday for Australia Day in 2022 is Wednesday 26 January. Employment entitlements for public holidays will vary based on an employee's award coverage and employment arrangements. Visit the Australia Day public holiday entitlements 2022 page for details on the public holiday entitlements for Australia Day for state system employers and employees, including specific information for:...
Labour Relations
Department News
06 Jan 2022

Wageline festive season closure 2021-2022

Wageline will be closed from 4.30pm Friday, 24 December 2021 to Monday, 3 January 2022, and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, 4 January 2022. Information on employment obligations and entitlements will continue to be available during that period on the Wageline website www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/wageline . The Christmas New Year 2021–22 public holiday information page provides state system employers and...
Labour Relations
Department News
23 Dec 2021

Court imposes penalty on Broome restauranteur for ‘cash back’ arrangement

Martin Long – owner of Broome restaurant Ginreab Thai - has been penalised almost $3,000 for wilfully misleading an industrial inspector. During 2021, industrial inspectors from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety inspected regional restaurants and cafes to ensure compliance with state employment laws. Inspectors identified that Mr Long was not compliant with his WA award...
Labour Relations
Media release
22 Dec 2021

WorkSafe investigates death of farmer in Mid-West

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death yesterday of a 72-year-old farmer at Maya in WA’s Mid-West, around 240km NNE of Perth. The man was reported to have been jump-starting an old tractor in order to use it to release a bogged truck when the tractor struck him. It then continued travelling into a paddock where it hit trees and started a fire. WorkSafe investigators examine the...
WorkSafe
Media release
22 Dec 2021

Drilling company fined $256,000 over death of worker

An exploration drilling company has been fined $256,000 (and ordered to pay $2363.50 in costs) over an incident in which a contractor died after being struck by a large “stillson” wrench. The stillson – otherwise known as a pipe wrench – had been attached to a drill rig that was being operated under hydraulic power. Orbit Drilling Pty Ltd pleaded guilty as a principal that engaged a contractor to...
WorkSafe
Media release
20 Dec 2021

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