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WorkSafe Codes of practice Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Toolkit Slips, trips and falls risk management worksheet Sample - Slips, trips and falls investigation report (word) Information sheets Slips, trips and falls (cafe and restaurant...
Slips and trips and falls
17 Mar 2014

Slips, trips and falls (on the same level)

Slips, trips and falls can be prevented in workplaces. Awareness of the common risk factors for slips, trips and falls, coupled with a strong management commitment, can reduce and prevent slips, trips and falls incidents. Slips, trips and falls are a significant problem affecting every workplace...
Slips and trips and falls
17 Mar 2014

Buying or selling a business

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . About this page This page provides an overview of employer obligations when a business is bought or sold. Selling a business commonly means there has been a “transmission or transfer of...
Information for state system employers
14 Mar 2014

Blood-borne diseases - Infection risk

This page contains frequently asked questions on infection risk from blood-borne diseases Blood-borne disease transmission risks It has been estimated that more than 18 500 needle-stick injuries occur in Australian hospitals each year (Murphy, 2008). These injuries present a risk of transmission of...
Diseases and health
13 Mar 2014

Frequently asked questions - Working alone

This page contains frequently asked questions on working alone Is it against the law for a person to work alone? No, however the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 contains general duties and responsibilities placed upon employers and workers to ensure their safety at work. These duties extend...
Working alone
13 Mar 2014

Cyclone – Emergency preparation, planning and preparedness

Given the uncertainty and unpredictability of damage created by individual cyclones, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) in cyclone sensitive regions are urged to apply extreme caution with regard to exposing workers to the dangers associated with cyclones. It is important for...
Environmental factors
12 Mar 2014

Frequently asked questions - Plant and machinery

This page contains frequently asked questions on plant and machinery Does relocation of a tower crane require registration for altered plant design? Yes. Relocation of a tower crane will require a design registration under Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 Regulation 244. Regulation...
Plant and machinery
12 Mar 2014

Work-related stress and bullying resources

WorkSafe Violence and aggression at work : Code of practice Dealing with bullying at work. A guide for workers : Guidance note Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Choosing the right mental health training for your organisation: Guide Fair Work Commission What is bullying at...
Stress
10 Mar 2014

Responding to work-related stress reports and injuries

There are many stakeholders that play a part in ensuring that work-related stress is prevented and managed effectively in the workplace, particularly employers, employees and OSH Personnel. Investigation All employee reports of work-related stress and psychological injuries as a result of work-...
Stress
07 Mar 2014

Work related stress - Training

It is important that everyone in the workplace understands the procedures for reporting and addressing work-related stress. Employers should provide instruction and training on the process and encourage reporting of work-related stress issues and psychological risk factors. Training and instruction...
Stress
07 Mar 2014

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Publications

OSH newsletter management of asbestos in the workplace

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This occupational safety and health (OSH) newsletter has been developed to highlight safety risks with asbestos containing materials at workplaces. This newsletter will assist you with understanding...
WorkSafe
Checklist
29 Jul 2016

Safe movement of vehicles and mobile plant

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Mobile plant and vehicle movement is one of WorkSafe’s priority areas as many serious and fatal incidents have occurred in Western Australia. This self-assessment tool is applicable to all industries...
WorkSafe
Checklist
22 Jul 2016

Podcast - Discussion Paper - Work Health and Safety Regulations for WA

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On Wednesday 1 June 2016, the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner released the Discussion Paper - Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia (the discussion paper) for public...
WorkSafe
Information
19 Jul 2016

Previous years minimum rates of pay for award free employees

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This publication provides previous minimum rates of pay for award free employees for the years 2017 to 2022.
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
29 Jun 2023

Industry checklist - OSH newsletter for pubs, taverns and bars

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This occupational safety and health (OSH) newsletter has been developed to provide information and assistance to employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and employees...
WorkSafe
Checklist
29 Jun 2016

Safety alert 3/2016 - Worker exposed to chlorine gas at aquatic centre

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Recently a worker at an aquatic centre was exposed to chlorine gas when he attempted to refill an unlabelled 100 litre chemical storage and dosing drum in a plant room at the facility.
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023

OSH newsletter for employers - plant and mobile plant movement in the retail and transport industry

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This occupational safety and health (OSH) newsletter has been developed to provide information and assistance to employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and employees...
WorkSafe
Checklist
22 Jul 2016

Award free employees minimum pay rates and entitlements summary

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This publication is a summary of pay and entitlements for award free employees. 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

Safety alert 2/2016 - Workers exposed to chemical fumes during household waste collection

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A local government organisation held a waste collection day in early 2016, for residents to drop off items such as white goods, E-waste, vehicle batteries, engine oil, tyres and paint. Four workers...
WorkSafe
Alert
01 Aug 2018

Work Health and Safety Regulations Discussion Paper

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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...
WorkSafe
Information
01 Jun 2016

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Announcements

Pay rates for working on Easter Saturday

The Western Australian public holidays for the 2020 Easter period are: Good Friday – Friday 10 April Easter Monday – Monday 13 April While Easter Saturday 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...
Labour Relations
Department News
11 Mar 2020

Café owner ordered to serve up more than $33,000 in backpay and penalties

The owner of a now-closed North Perth café has been ordered by the Industrial Magistrates Court to back pay $24,337 in unpaid award wages and interest to five former employees. Ms Jodie Cooper, who operated the Cloud Nine Vegan café, was also penalised $9,000 for the 24 contraventions of the Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering Workers’ Award 1979 . When setting the penalties, Industrial Magistrate...
Labour Relations
Media release
06 Mar 2020

Progress of the Work Health and Safety Bill 2019

On Thursday 20 February, the Work Health and Safety Bill 2019 passed through the Legislative Assembly of the Western Australian Parliament. The Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum and Industrial Relations said: “I am pleased that the Work Health and Safety Bill has now passed the Legislative Assembly. “The McGowan Government recognises the importance of these reforms and hopes...
WorkSafe
Department News
25 Feb 2020

Register Interest now for Mineral and Petroleum Resource Leadership Roles in 2020

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Corporate
Department News
21 Feb 2020

Easter 2020 public holiday employment entitlements

The Western Australian public holidays for the 2020 Easter period are: Good Friday – Friday 10 April Easter Monday – Monday 13 April If you are covered by the state industrial relations system, the Easter 2020 public holiday page contains information on employment entitlements for: award free employers and employees Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award Restaurant,...
Labour Relations
Department News
12 Feb 2020

Labour Day public holiday entitlements

The public holiday for Labour Day in 2020 is Monday 2 March. Under the Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 , in Western Australia the Labour Day public holiday takes place on the first Monday in March. The Labour Day 2020 public holiday page provides information on entitlements for: state system award free employers and employees Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award...
Labour Relations
Department News
06 Feb 2020

Reporting wage theft in WA

Western Australian workers can visit the wage theft website at www.wagetheft.wa.gov.au for assistance with how to: seek help with resolving an underpayment issue or unpaid annual or long service leave; report wage theft anonymously to the relevant government department; or seek help with unpaid superannuation. Visit www.wagetheft.wa.gov.au for more information.
Labour Relations
Department News
03 Feb 2020

Nail salons audit finds widespread underpayment

One in four nail salons were found to be non-compliant with state employment laws in a proactive compliance audit undertaken by industrial inspectors at Private Sector Labour Relations. The major breach identified was underpayment of wages, with some salons paying rates of pay below the State minimum wage. A total of $50,441.68 was recovered from the 26 non-compliant nail salons for 55 employees...
Labour Relations
Department News
31 Jan 2020

Anzac Day 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 2020, Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April. Subsequently, Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April are both public holidays in Western Australia. However, employees in the state industrial relations...
Labour Relations
Department News
28 Jan 2020

Over $300,000 recovered for WA workers in six months

Industrial inspectors from Private Sector Labour Relations recovered a total of $344,537 in unpaid wages and entitlements in the second half of 2019. Successful conciliation of underpayment matters has resulted in significant amounts of unpaid long service leave entitlements being recovered for Western Australian workers. Between July and December 2019, industrial inspectors recovered a total of...
Labour Relations
Department News
23 Jan 2020

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