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Safe Work Month 2023

In 2023 we offered three in-person forums, with the option to join online, with expert industry speakers sharing ideas and practical approaches across important topics each week. Revisit the highlights of Safe Work Month 2023 . We hope the expertise shared will contribute to guide you safely...
Safe Work Month
01 Apr 2014

Manual tasks in the food service industry

Injuries from hazardous manual tasks (Musculoskeletal disorders) are the highest cause of lost time injury to workers in the food industry. While many injuries are caused by using force to lift, carry, push or hold objects, repetitive actions and sustained or awkward postures are also significant...
Manual tasks
01 Apr 2014

Manual tasks in transport

Body stressing injuries as a result of performing manual tasks is highest cause of injury in transport workers. Common hazardous manual tasks in the transport industry include prolonged sitting and whole-body vibration while seated, accessing and egressing cabs, access to tray and cargo area,...
Manual tasks
01 Apr 2014

Manual tasks in retail and wholesale

Body-stressing injuries resulting from manual tasks are the highest cause of injury in retail and wholesale industries. Common hazardous manual tasks in the retail and wholesale industries include manually handling heavy, bulky and awkward items, handling below mid-thigh and above shoulder height,...
Manual tasks
01 Apr 2014

Manual tasks in manufacturing

Body stressing injuries as a result of performing manual tasks is highest cause of serious and severe injury in manufacturing. T wo of sub-sectors that are at high risk of manual tasks injuries in WA include food manufacturing and metal product manufacturing. Common hazardous manual tasks in the...
Manual tasks
01 Apr 2014

Manual tasks in healthcare and social assistance

Healthcare and social assistance workers play an important role in assisting others. Workers may be exposed to a range of hazards depending on the services provided, the location of the workplace and the clients being cared for. Healthcare and social assistance workers may work in designated...
Manual tasks
01 Apr 2014

Criteria for investigation

Consistent with the principles of proportionality and responsiveness, resources available for investigation of incidents are devoted to the most serious cases. WorkSafe investigations are undertaken for a range of reasons, which include: determining the causes of an incident assessing compliance...
Workplace inspections
28 Mar 2014

Competency based training in testing and tagging

The Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 requires the testing and tagging of portable electrical equipment or a portable RCD on any construction or demolition site to be carried out by a competent person or a licensed electrician. A competent person, who does not have an electrical...
Electricity
28 Mar 2014

Bridge cranes

A bridge crane is a crane that — consists of a bridge beam or beams, that are mounted to end carriages at each end; and is capable of travelling along elevated runways; and has 1 or more hoisting mechanisms arranged to traverse across the bridge. This term is used in both the WHS (General)...
Plant and machinery
27 Mar 2014

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Manual tasks solutions: Mops and vacuums

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Cleaning tasks are common to most workplaces, however tasks such as mopping and vacuuming can increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains and strains due to awkward postures,...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
20 Oct 2016

Safety alert 5/2016 - Grain fire and dust explosion in silo

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A farmer was seriously injured when he tried to extinguish a barley grain fire inside a large grain silo. The farmer had climbed the external silo ladder to access the hatch on the roof approximately...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Oct 2016

Checklist for lead exposure management in fire assay facilities

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WorkSafe
Checklist
21 Sep 2016

Employee or Subcontractor Checklist

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This checklist assists in determining whether a worker is a sub-contractor or an employee. It is a guide only and is not intended to provide a definitive assessment of the status of the working...
Labour Relations
Fact sheet
04 Jul 2017

OSH in furniture retailing

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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
05 Sep 2016

OSH newsletter – Goods and equipment rental and hiring 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
16 Aug 2016

OSH newsletter for amusement centres and operators of inflatables

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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 operating...
WorkSafe
Checklist
16 Aug 2016

Safety alert 4/2016 - Asbestos in imported building products

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In July 2016 asbestos was found in composite roof panels at the new Perth Children’s Hospital. The roof panels were imported from China and classified as “asbestos free”, but testing by a National...
WorkSafe
Alert
08 Jan 2024

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

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Employment impacted by COVID-19 coronavirus

Information update Two different industrial relations systems operate in Western Australia the state system and the national fair work system. The state system covers sole traders, unincorporated partnerships and trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. For employers and employees covered by the state system, information is being regularly updated on the Employment impacted...
Labour Relations
Department News
17 Mar 2020

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

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

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

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is seeking passionate people who thrive in leadership roles and will take a collaborative approach to problem solving. As a family-friendly employer, DMIRS offers a workplace that supports diversity and work-life balance. DMIRS has a priority to improve gender diversity within its leadership group, and therefore is particularly...
Consumer Protection
Department News
29 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

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