Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
- Dispute resolution
  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
- Stay informed
  Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- About Consumer Protection
  What Consumer Protection does, contacts and events.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
- Consumer concerns
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- Consultations, compliance and reports
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Supplier wage audit
  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
- Building and Construction Consultative Committee
  Information on the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
- Report an incident
  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
- Notify, submit or contact us
  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
- Publications, resources and events
  Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and education resources.
- Consulting with our stakeholders
  Information about consulting with stakeholders.
- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Employee / worker

Topics

Jury service

Employers are required to continue to pay employees their normal wages or salary when they are summonsed to attend court as a juror or witness. There are significant penalties that apply if an employer refuses to pay or acts in a detrimental way to an employee undertaking jury duty. Employers can...

Jury service

22 Jan 2014

Personal leave entitlements

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . This is general information on the minimum entitlement to personal leave based on the state Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 . WA awards, industrial agreements and contracts of...

Personal leave

22 Jan 2014

FAQs about pay

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . Frequently asked questions about pay Please contact Wageline if you have additional questions about ensuring payments are correct. Payment arrangements An employee is entitled to be paid in...

Pay and employment information

20 Jan 2014

Deductions from pay

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . An employer may only make a deduction from an employee’s pay if: the employer is required by a court or a state or federal law to make the deduction (e.g. tax that must be withheld from the...

Pay and employment information

17 Jan 2014

Pay slip requirements

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . It is compulsory for all state system employers to provide a pay slip to each employee within one working day of paying the employee for work performed. The employer can decide whether to give...

Pay and employment information

17 Jan 2014

Finding the right pay rate

WATCH

This page helps employers and employees in the state industrial relations system find the legal minimum rates of pay for a particular job. Watch our video on this topic The Finding the right pay rates – a guide for state system employers and employees video helps employers and employees in the...

Finding the right pay rate

17 Jan 2014

Pay rates for apprentices

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . About this page This page outlines how to find the correct pay rates for state system employees who are undertaking an apprenticeship registered with the Apprenticeship Office at the...

Apprentice and trainee pay rates

16 Jan 2014

Asbestos: Information on asbestos in the workplace

Inhalation of asbestos fibres can cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Asbestos is a serious issue for Australia and will continue to be so for many years, despite the ban on new uses of asbestos in 2003. Asbestos can be classified into two main types, 'friable' or 'non-friable' (also...

Asbestos

15 Jan 2014

Asbestos: Frequently asked questions

WATCH

This page contains frequently asked questions on asbestos. I’m not sure which WA agency would best help me with my asbestos query. See the Asbestos regulators and information sources brochure. What products might asbestos be found in? Asbestos cement products such as building materials ('fibro'),...

Asbestos

15 Jan 2014

Alcohol and drugs

Alcohol and drugs can affect a person’s ability to work safely. This includes medicines that are prescribed or over-the-counter. Duties relating to drugs and alcohol Everyone in the workplace has work health and safety duties under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 . A person conducting a...

Alcohol and drugs

15 Jan 2014

Publications

Sample safe work procedure - Metal cutting guillotine

READ

A safety checklist for workers using metal cutting guillotines.

WorkSafe

Checklist

28 May 2014

AS 2601-2001 The demolition of structures - summary

Demolition work is to be carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS2601: The demolition of structures (AS 2601). If the work is not covered by or included in AS 2601, the work must be done...

WorkSafe

Information

23 Feb 2022

Information on the registration and role of High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) Assessors

Persons wishing to obtain a HRWL must be assessed by a WorkSafe registered HRWL assessor for the class of HRWL required. The assessment is conducted using a nationally approved assessment instrument...

WorkSafe

Information

11 Nov 2019

Registered WorkSafe Assessors - National Police Clearance

Criteria for assessing applicants to become Registered WorkSafe Assessors authorised to issue notices of satisfactory assessment for high risk work on the basis of their National Police Clearance...

WorkSafe

Information

27 May 2014

Licence requirements for operators of bridge or gantry cranes

Regulation 4.1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations defines a bridge crane as: 'A crane comprising a bridge beam mounted at each end to an end carriage, capable of travelling along...

WorkSafe

Fact sheet

04 Dec 2023

Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in Occupational Environments

READ

The exposure standards listed in this publication represent airborne concentrations of individual chemical substances which, according to current knowledge, should neither impair the health of nor...

WorkSafe

Guidance note

26 May 2014

National Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety Competency Standards for the Operation of Loadshifting Equipment and Other Types of Specified Equipment

READ

These National Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety Competency Standards for Operation of Loadshifting Equipment and Other Types of Specified Equipment [NOHSC: 7019 (1992)] have been...

WorkSafe

Guidance note

26 May 2014

Guidance Note for the Control Workplace Hazardous Substances Retail Sector [NOHSC:3018(1994)]

READ

This guidance note identifies the specific roles of retailers, retail warehouse operators and suppliers in enabling them as employers to fulfil their obligations under the national model regulations...

WorkSafe

Guidance note

26 May 2014

Working with hydrofluoric acid

READ

Hydrofluoric acid is very corrosive, highly irritating and poisonous. Hydrofluoric acid burns can be severe and extremely painful, causing extensive damage or even death. Uses Some uses and sources...

WorkSafe

Bulletin

19 Oct 2020

Silica

Silica is a common naturally occurring mineral. This fact sheet provides information about where silica is found, silica hazards and risk management. What is silica and where is it found? Silica is a...

WorkSafe

Fact sheet

14 Dec 2022

Announcements

Cyclone contingency plans should be in place

WA is now well into cyclone season, and businesses throughout the State have been reminded to ensure that contingency plans have been established and are in operation. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Ian Munns said today it was crucial that everyone on both sea and land knew what to do when there was a cyclone in the area. “Under workplace safety and health laws, employers must have adequate plans in...

WorkSafe

Media release

07 Dec 2018

Inspection program in retailing uncovers safety concerns

A proactive inspection program undertaken by WorkSafe to look at safety in specific types of retail outlet in WA has uncovered concerns with electricity, falls from height, manual tasks and emergency precautions. The program involved WorkSafe inspectors visiting retail stores including those selling clocks, craft goods, duty free, firewood, musical instruments, pets and pet accessories, swimming...

WorkSafe

Media release

30 Nov 2018

Hairdressers award employees and end of year public holidays

If you are working or employing during the end of year period and you fall under the state industrial relations system it is important to understand public holiday entitlements and obligations. This season's public holidays are: Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2018 Boxing Day, Wednesday 26 December 2018 New Year's Day, Tuesday 1 January 2019 Under the Hairdressers Award, Tuesday 25 December...

Labour Relations

Department News

11 Dec 2018

Restaurant, tearoom and catering award employees and end of year public holidays

If you are working or employing during the end of year period and you fall under the state industrial relations system it is important to understand public holiday entitlements and obligations. This season's public holidays are: Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2018 Boxing Day, Wednesday 26 December 2018 New Year's Day, Tuesday 1 January 2019. Under the Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering Workers...

Labour Relations

Department News

07 Dec 2018

Shop and warehouse award employees and end of year public holidays

If you are working or employing during the end of year period and you fall under the state industrial relations system it is important to understand public holiday entitlements and obligations. This season's public holidays are: Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2018 Boxing Day, Wednesday 26 December 2018 New Year's Day, Tuesday 1 January 2019. Under the Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail...

Labour Relations

Department News

30 Nov 2018

Nail salon proactive compliance audits underway

During November 2018, Private Sector Labour Relations has been conducting an education campaign promoting compliance by nail salons operating in the state industrial relations system, to ensure employees were receiving their correct rates of pay and entitlements. Over 250 businesses across Western Australia were provided with information on the minimum conditions required for employees in this...

Labour Relations

Department News

27 Nov 2018

Inspection program uncovers safety concerns in pubs

A proactive inspection program undertaken by WorkSafe to look at safety in WA’s pubs, taverns and bars has uncovered concerns with hazardous substances, manual tasks and emergency precautions. The program involved Inspectors visiting pubs, taverns and bars in Perth and regional areas of the State over a two-year period from July 2016 to June 2018. The program was prompted by a significant number...

WorkSafe

Media release

26 Nov 2018

Inspection program looks at safety in service stations

WorkSafe is conducting a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues in fuel retailing outlets across WA. The program will continue until the end of the 2018/19 financial year, and will include service stations selling all brands of fuel in metropolitan and regional areas of the State. WorkSafe Director Sally North said today an inspection program was being undertaken in this area...

WorkSafe

Media release

22 Nov 2018

Award free employees and end of year public holidays

If you are working or employing during the end of year period and you fall under the state industrial relations system it is important to understand public holiday entitlements and obligations. This season's public holidays are: Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2018 Boxing Day, Wednesday 26 December 2018 New Year's Day, Tuesday 1 January 2019 For award free employees, Tuesday 25 December 2018...

Labour Relations

Department News

20 Nov 2018

Reminder that children face hazards in workplaces

Parents have been reminded to keep children away from hazardous workplaces during the coming school holidays. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Ian Munns said today that many workplaces contained hazards that could result in injury, and some even contained potentially deadly hazards. “Workplaces such as factories and construction sites are not suitable locations for children and, sadly, many children have...

WorkSafe

Media release

16 Nov 2018

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