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GHS - Globally harmonised system of classifying and labelling of chemicals - What you need to know

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Example of the change from 'risk based' to 'hazard based' labelling system, by WorkSafe, Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety The GHS is a system used to classify and communicate chemical hazards using internationally consistent terms and information on chemical labels and safety data...
Hazardous chemicals
09 Dec 2016

Employee or independent contractor

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . An independent contractor is not an employee, but rather a worker running their own independent business. They are also sometimes referred to as a ‘contractor’ or a ‘subcontractor’. The...
Types of employment arrangements
14 Sep 2016

Previous WA award summaries

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . About this page This page contains Wageline's previous WA award summaries, which contain pay rates which are not the current rates of pay. The current WA award summaries with current rates of...
WA award pay rates and award summaries
01 Jul 2016

Hepatitis B in the workplace - Frequently asked questions

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Hepatitis B is an infectious disease that is commonly transmitted through blood to blood contact. It is a virus that can slowly damage the liver over many years and is potentially life threatening. What are the signs and symptoms of Hepatitis B? Many people with Hepatitis B are unaware of their...
Diseases and health
29 Apr 2016

Migration of monitored fire alarms and lift phones – Important information

It is important to ensure that lift phones or monitored fire alarms that are still connected to the legacy copper network are migrated to an alternative technology (such as a mobile network or the nbn™ network with a mobile network fall-back) before 18 March 2022 to keep them working. As hard...
Plant and machinery
09 Mar 2016

Location allowance for employees in regional areas

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . Many WA awards require employers to pay an employee employed in certain regional towns a location allowance to compensate for the additional cost of living, climatic discomfort, and isolation...
Location allowance
14 Dec 2015

Introduction of changes with significant effect

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . Where an employer decides to introduce changes that are likely to have significant effects on employees, the employer must notify them in writing and consult with them about the decision. If...
Changes with significant effect
28 Aug 2015

Forklifts - Toolkits and information resources

This page lists resources related to working with forklifts. Key information resources Guidance note - Working safely with forklifts Forklift safety Reducing the risk Checklist for forklifts Forklift frequently asked questions Important information for forklift operators in Western Australia...
Forklifts
07 Jul 2015

Work and cancer

'Cancer' is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. The term cancer covers a range of different diseases. There are a number of well-known sets of circumstances which have demonstrated the link between some occupational exposures and some types of cancer. The...
Diseases and health
29 Jun 2015

Health monitoring duties for persons conducting a business or undertaking - Guide

This guide explains what your duties are for monitoring the health of your workers under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act), Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 and Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (the WHS Regulations). WorkSafe is the regulator for WHS...
Asbestos
05 May 2015

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Safety alert 07/2018 - Farm worker fatally injured during unexpected movement of tractor

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WorkSafe is investigating an incident where a farm worker was fatally injured when it appears that a tractor unexpectedly lurched forward while he was working under it. The tractor involved was over...
WorkSafe
Alert
22 Aug 2018

Dangerous Goods Safety Bulletin No. 0218 WorkSafe Bulletin Safety considerations when switching to flammable refrigerants

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Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, including systems in vehicles, contain refrigerants. With increased costs and environmental damage associated with the use of synthetic chemical...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
04 Dec 2023

Scientific testing and analysis services - Checklist

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This checklist has been developed to highlight safety issues in workplaces where scientific testing and analysis is carried out and provides information on how to best manage those risks to minimise...
WorkSafe
Checklist
15 Aug 2018

Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance checklist

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This checklist has been developed to highlight safety issues in machinery and equipment repair and maintenance workplaces and provides information on how to best manage those risks to minimise...
WorkSafe
Checklist
13 Aug 2018

Sports and recreation clubs checklist

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This checklist has been developed to highlight workplace health and sa fety issues in sports and recreation clubs and provides information on how to best manage those risks to minimise workplace...
WorkSafe
Checklist
01 Aug 2022

Best practice guidance for reducing health risk for workers handling sewage, biosolids or recycled water

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This fact sheet has been prepared by the Department of Health and the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety to provide information and best practice guidance for organisations...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
04 Dec 2023

Archive - Modernising work health and safety laws in WA

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The Western Australian Government is seeking your comments on the proposals to modernise Western Australia’s WHS laws. Background On 12 July 2017, the Government announcemed the development of a...
WorkSafe
Information
17 Jun 2022

Safety alert 06/2018 - Worker injured by ammonia during work near refrigeration unit

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WorkSafe investigated an incident where a worker was exposed to high pressure ammonia refrigerant while working next to a live refrigeration unit. The worker was working from an elevating work...
WorkSafe
Alert
22 Jun 2018

Safety alert 05/2018 - Worker receives multiple foot fractures after exiting forklift

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An operator dismounted the reach truck forklift he was driving, while the plant was still moving. He tripped forward towards the ground, breaking his fall by extending both hands out in front. As the...
WorkSafe
Alert
22 Jun 2018

New regulations - Electricity must be switched off before entry into your roof space

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New regulations have come into effect which requires electricity to be switched off before people enter the roof space. To assist workers in notifying homeowners of the new regulations the WorkSafe...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

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Announcements

Wageline expands social media campaign to Twitter

Wageline at the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has launched its Twitter account . The Inquiry into Wage Theft in Western Australia recommended a social media campaign to raise the level of employer and employee awareness of employment rights and obligations and the pathways for resolving an underpayment. In November 2020, Wageline launched its social media campaign with a...
Labour Relations
Department News
23 Mar 2021

Nominations open for Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards

Nominations are now open for the prestigious 2021 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, celebrating safety across Western Australian workplaces. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said the Awards would recognise outstanding solutions and innovations in health and safety across all WA workplaces. “This is a terrific opportunity for WA businesses to show off their workplace safety...
WorkSafe
Media release
22 Mar 2021

WorkSafe charges shed company over worker fall death

WorkSafe has commenced prosecution action against a shed building company and its director over the fall death of a worker and the serious injury of another worker in March 2020. MT Sheds (WA) Pty Ltd and company director Mark Thomas Withers face a total of seven separate charges including charges in relation to the death of Jake Williams and serious injuries to Fraser Pinchin last year. The...
WorkSafe
Media release
22 Mar 2021

Additional rates may apply for working on Easter Saturday

The Western Australian public holidays for the 2021 Easter period are: Good Friday – 2 April Easter Monday – 5 April While Easter Saturday, 3 April is not a public holiday in Western Australia, some WA awards require employees to be paid additional rates on this day. To check if this applies to your situation visit the WA award summaries page or alternatively contact Wageline on 1300 655 266. For...
Labour Relations
Department News
08 Mar 2021

Anzac Day 2021 public holiday employment entitlements

Under the Western Australia Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 , Anzac Day takes place on 25 April, but when that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the next following Monday is also a public holiday. In 2021, Anzac Day falls on Sunday 25 April. Subsequently, Sunday 25 April and Monday 26 April are both public holidays in Western Australia. However, employees in the state industrial relations...
Labour Relations
Department News
02 Mar 2021

Keeping employment records is your legal responsiblity

All employers covered by the WA state industrial relations system are legally required to keep employment records. The state system covers businesses which operate as sole traders, unincorporated partnerships or unincorporated trusts. Employment records must be in English and can be written or electronic, as long as they can be printed. They must be kept for at least seven years after they are...
Labour Relations
Department News
16 Jun 2021

Pay rates in other languages

Wageline’s Pay rates in languages other than English page provides links to information brochures on employment obligations and pay rates in languages other than English for the beauty industry and the café and restaurant sector. For pay rate information in languages not available on the website, use the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50 to contact Wageline 1300 655 266.
Labour Relations
Department News
15 Feb 2021

Easter 2021 public holiday employment entitlements

The Western Australian public holidays for the 2021 Easter period are: Good Friday – Friday 2 April Easter Monday – Monday 5 April If you are covered by the state industrial relations system, the Easter 2021 public holiday page contains information on employment entitlements for: award free employees Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering...
Labour Relations
Department News
09 Feb 2021

Doing business with the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) during the current COVID-19 lockdown

The Premier announced that Perth, Peel and the South West regions of WA will be entering a hard lockdown until 6.00pm, Friday 5 February 2021. While DMIRS is well prepared to deal with the current situation, the lockdown may impact planned business activities and meetings with the department in these regions during the week. Our regional offices, except the Bunbury office, remain open and...
Labour Relations
Department News
03 Feb 2021

Doing business with the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) during the current COVID-19 lockdown

The Premier announced that Perth, Peel and the South West regions of WA will be entering a hard lockdown until 6.00pm, Friday 5 February 2021. While DMIRS is well prepared to deal with the current situation, the lockdown may impact planned business activities and meetings with the department in these regions during the week. Our regional offices, except the Bunbury and Collie offices, remain open...
WorkSafe
Department News
03 Feb 2021

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