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Mine operator

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Toolbox presentations

Our collection of powerpoint presentations are available to use in your workplace or to revisit a workshop you attended. Mining Applying Professor Quinlan's Ten pathways to death and disaster in WA's mining industry WorkSafe Mines Safety and Professor Michael Quinlan, author of Ten Pathways to...

Toolbox presentations

04 Sep 2023

Restricted quarry manager’s (non-explosives) certificate

A person is eligible for a restricted quarry manager’s (non-explosives) (RQMNE) certificate if they can demonstrate evidence of: Working on a mine where quarry operations are carried out minimum of 2 years Complete the Statement of experience: RQMNE – 2 years employment on a quarry template Working...

Statutory certificates

17 Aug 2023

Sexual harassment evaluation tool for mine sites

Sexual harassment evaluation tool for mine sites This safe self-assessment questionnaire is designed to give you guidance and support after experiencing sexual harassment on a mine site. Information to assist workers in other sectors can be found on the WorkSafe website. Sexual harassment...

Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)

03 Aug 2023

Apply for a new high risk work licence

See the application guide to find about how to apply for a high risk work licence. Application for high risk work licence: Application guide Pro tips for a successful HRWL application To ensure a successful application, please follow these simple steps: make sure your Notice of Assessment (NOA) is...

High risk work licence application

30 Jul 2023

Support services

Listed here are a number of organisations which can assist you with an enquiry or support. Mining Industry Respect Infoline – Circle Green Community Legal The Mining Industry Respect Infoline is a dedicated telephone support service which provides information, social support, and referrals to...

Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)

28 Jul 2023

Lodge a complaint to WorkSafe Mines Safety

Workplaces covered by the Work Health and Safety Mines Regulations have a requirement to notify the regulator of reportable incidents, including sexual harassment. More information is available in the Gendered violence: Notification of sexual harassment and/or assault to Mines Safety: Information...

Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)

28 Jul 2023

About the Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare) campaign

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Phases 1 to 3 of the SHare campaign, by Department of Energy Mines Industry Regulation and Safety - Worksafe

On 29 November 2022, the Western Australian Government released a statement providing a progress update on a wide range of actions to tackle sexual assault and sexual harassment in Western Australian workplaces in response to the Parliamentary inquiry into the...

Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)

28 Jul 2023

Safe Work Month

During October each year, WorkSafe asks PCBUs and workers to join us in raising work health and safety awareness for National Safe Work Month. The theme for 2023 was “ Our way forward: Prioritising healthy and safe workplaces ”. This theme aligns with WorkSafe strategy 2023-25: The Way Forward ...

Safe Work Month

28 Jul 2023

Reports and guidance materials

Listed here are guidance materials and reports including inquiries into sexual harassment and guidance material to assist in keeping workplaces free from violence, harassment, discrimination and disrespect. Reports 'Enough is Enough' - Sexual harassment against women in the FIFO mining industry:...

Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare)

27 Jul 2023

WorkSafe awareness campaigns overview

WorkSafe undertakes educational and awareness campaigns to promote work health and safety in workplaces throughout the year. Campaigns can range from large scale public awareness efforts which might be seen on video streamlining, radio, outdoor, social media and web, with extensive public relation...

WorkSafe awareness campaigns

27 Jul 2023

27 Jun 2024

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Restricted quarry manager’s (non-explosives) certificate

Sexual harassment evaluation tool for mine sites

Apply for a new high risk work licence

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Lodge a complaint to WorkSafe Mines Safety

About the Sexual harassment awareness reporting engagement (SHare) campaign

Safe Work Month

Reports and guidance materials

WorkSafe awareness campaigns overview

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Application for a licence to perform high risk work (New)

High risk work application instructions

Application to add a class to a high risk work licence

WHS MSPP guide for candidates: Process to transition a certificate of competency to an equivalent WHS statutory certificate

WHS MSPP guide for candidates: Attaching supporting documentation for statutory certificate learning pathways

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 9 Traffic management on roads and other areas where vehicles and mobile plant operate on a mine

Known hazards when conducting raiseboring activities in underground mines

Managing naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) in mining and mineral processing

Application to apply for a reasonable adjustment for a statutory examination

Mining and Petroleum Advisory Committee (MAPAC) - Minutes

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