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2019 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards winners and finalists

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The Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards were held at Optus Stadium on 2 October 2019. This year 69 submissions were received with 33 companies recognised as finalists. Eight companies were recognised with a winner’s trophy and 10 companies received a certificate of merit. An outline of all...
Work Safety Awards
09 Sep 2019

Frequently asked questions - Silica

This page provides information for PCBUs and workers about silica and some of the legal duties relating to protecting workers from developing silicosis. Silica is found in sand, stone, concrete and mortar. It is also used in the manufacture of a variety of products including engineered stone used...
Silica
09 Jul 2019

Mentally healthy workplaces

The mentally healthy workplaces online hub brings together videos, podcasts, information sheets and checklists for both workers and management to use. Learn about psychosocial hazards and risk factors in the workplace and the benefits of having a mentally healthy workplace. Mental health and...
Mentally healthy workplaces
19 Jun 2019

Silica

Silica is a common naturally occurring mineral. Inhaling respirable crystalline silica dust can lead to serious lung conditions such as silicosis. What is silica and where is it found? Silica is a common naturally occurring mineral, also known as silicon dioxide. One common type of crystalline...
Silica
15 May 2019

Penalties for workplace safety offences

In 2018, the Western Australian Government passed legislation to increase workplace safety and health offence penalties, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (OSH Act) and the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (MSI Act). Level 4 penalties increase from $500,000 to a maximum $2.7...
Legislation, codes and guidance materials
19 Feb 2019

2018 Work Safety Awards Finalists

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WorkSafe would like to congratulate the winners and finalists of the 2018 Work Safety Awards Western Australia. These awards recognise outstanding OSH management, solutions and innovation in Western Australian workplaces. This year our finalist and winners have not only demonstrated their strong...
Work Safety Awards
24 Oct 2018

Outcomes of legal actions and related activities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations

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Legal actions and related activities summarises enforcement actions undertaken by WorkSafe under the occupational safety and health legislation. Traditionally this information has been published as part of the department’s Annual Report . Background The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (OSH...
Enforcement outcomes
14 Sep 2018

2017 Work Safety Awards Finalists

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The five winners of the prestigious 2017 Work Safety Awards Western Australia were announced this at the Work Safety Awards Breakfast held on 6 October 2017. The awards recognise outstanding OSH management, solutions and innovation in Western Australian workplaces. There are six categories for the...
Work Safety Awards
06 Oct 2017

State-wide cladding audit

Between July 2017 and June 2019, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s Building and Energy division coordinated Western Australia’s State-wide Cladding Audit. The audit was part of an Australia-wide initiative to check the cladding on high-risk buildings following the...
Compliance and audit
14 Aug 2017

Commissioner for Consumer Protection

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Patricia Blake January 2023 - Current Patricia Blake (known as Trish) became Commissioner for Consumer Protection and Executive Director for Consumer Protection in January 2023. Prior to becoming Commissioner Trish has been the Director of Retail and Services within Consumer Protection and worked...
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29 Mar 2017

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Information sheet - Methamphetamine in the workplace

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This information sheet is a brief guide for employers on what to do when you suspect someone in the workplace may be using Methamphetamine (meth).
WorkSafe
Information
30 Jul 2021

Farm safety checklist

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This checklist has been developed to provide information and assistance to employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and employees working on farms. This checklist will...
WorkSafe
Checklist
18 Oct 2023

Safety alert 05/2021 Fatal knife injury at abattoir

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An abattoir worker sustained a fatal knife wound while working in the cattle head processing area when a spare hook fell from the processing rail holding the head and struck their knife. The knife...
WorkSafe
Alert
14 Jun 2021

Safety alert 04/2021 - Employee fatally injured after falling from personal property stored at workplace

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An employee suffered a fatal head injury after falling from a colleague’s private boat that was being stored at the workplace. The employee had climbed aboard the boat to have a look at it, when they...
WorkSafe
Alert
14 Jun 2021

Archive - Development of a modernised Work Health and Safety Bill

On Wednesday 12 July the Government announced the development of a modernised Work Health and Safety Bill for Western Australia based on the national Work Health and Safety Act. This Bill will...
WorkSafe
Information
28 May 2021

Archive - Progress of the Ministerial Advisory Panel

The Ministerial Advisory Panel (MAP) has decided on its procedures, and will meet fortnightly to develop drafting instructions for a modernised Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act in Western Australia...
WorkSafe
Information
27 May 2021

Asbestos contaminated soils

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This information sheet provides advice for people with management or control of a workplace where soil is contaminated with asbestos containing material (ACM) and those involved in inspecting,...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Jul 2024

2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards: Nomination submission information

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This document provides essential information to assist you with your Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards submission. Further information 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards: Terms and...
WorkSafe
Information
28 Feb 2024

Safety alert 03/2021 - Elevating work platform structural failure

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In November 2020, two workers were in the process of tree lopping in a truck-mounted elevating work platform (EWP) when the boom-type EWP suffered a major structural failure, with the metal support...
WorkSafe
Alert
03 Mar 2021

Safety alert 02/2021 - Employee receives electrical shock from bar glass washer

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In September 2020, a bar attendant at a hotel received an electric shock while attempting to turn off a glass washer that was overflowing. The glass washer was plugged into a general power outlet...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023

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