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Magazines

Below is the list of various magazines produced by WorkSafe. ThinkSafe magazine ThinkSafe is WorkSafe’s flagship online publication for workplace health and safety in Western Australia. ThinkSafe magazine: May 2024 ThinkSafe magazine: May 2023 ThinkSafe magazine: July 2022 ThinkSafe magazine:...
Other resources and guidance
14 May 2024

Human factors: Information sheets

These information sheets provide information on how human factors can contribute to a sequence of events that lead to a major incident and how the inclusion of human factors can assist major hazard facility operations. Human factors in the HAZOP process This information sheet provides information...
Human factors
02 Feb 2023

Work health and safety guides

These guides describe practical measure that can be taken to prevent or minimise the risk of harm and contribute to the overall state of knowledge regarding hazards, risks and controls. Overviews of the WHS laws Western Australia's Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Overview of Western Australia's...
Guides
20 Dec 2022

WHS publications

These publications are designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. WorkSafe policies These policies support the Statement of Regulatory Intent and provide a framework for how decisions by the regulator and...
Work health and safety laws
01 Dec 2022

Person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)

The WHS Act and accompanying regulations came into effect on 31 March 2022. Download the Act Download the regulations This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. Short video animations...
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
01 Dec 2022

Volunteers and volunteer organisations at the workplace

This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the Work Health and Safety laws. How does the WHS Act describe volunteers and volunteer organisations? The WHS Act describes a volunteer as a person who acts on a voluntary basis...
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
01 Dec 2022

Class exemptions

The regulator can grant a group of people an exemption from complying with a regulation of the Work Health and Safety Regulations. These are referred to as a class exemptions. It is important to read class exemptions closely to see if they apply to you, and if you cannot meet all of the conditions...
Class exemptions
30 Nov 2022

Complaints about bullying, sexual harassment or assault

WorkSafe takes a systems-based approach to the prevention of inappropriate workplace behaviours such as bullying, harassment including sexual harassment and workplace violence/aggression including sexual assault . WorkSafe inquiries focus on the systems in place at a workplace to prevent and manage...
Ask a question or make a complaint
22 Mar 2022

Consumer Protection Awards FAQ

Nominating for a Consumer Protection Award The frequently asked questions below provide some helpful information about the Consumer Protection Awards such as the essential entry requirements, how to apply for an award and the judging process. When do nominations open and close? Nominations open and...
Consumer Protection Awards
15 Jul 2020

Silica

From 1 September 2024, new requirements have been added in relation to the processing of crystalline silica substances (CSS), which are materials that contain at least 1 per cent crystalline silica. The specific duties for PCBUs to manage the risks associated with the generation of respirable...
Silica
15 May 2019

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Publications

Consumer Protection Year in Review 2023-24

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Consumer Protection's Year in Review 2023-24 outlines the major achievements from the financial year.
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CP Year in review 2023-24 - cover, by Consumer Protection
“Consumer Protection has had another busy year with plenty...
Consumer Protection
Reports
21 Oct 2024

Halloween Safety Tips

As much fun and spooky as Halloween can be, let’s make sure it doesn’t take a frightful turn for the worse! Follow our spook-tacular safety plan. Beware of button batteries – they're the hidden...
Consumer Protection
Information
09 Oct 2024

Consumer Protection Year in Review 2022-23

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Consumer Protection's Year in Review 2022-23 outlines the major achievements from the financial year. [scald=11175:image_medium {"link":"https:\/\/ www.commerce.wa.gov.au \/sites\/default\/files\/...
Consumer Protection
Reports
21 Oct 2024

Portable gas cooking appliances in restaurants

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Building and Energy has noticed an increase in the use of unapproved portable gas cooking appliances operating on butane canisters. The commercial use of these appliances, particularly used as table-top gas cooking appliances in indoor restaurant environments, has resulted in gas explosions injuring consumers. This fact sheet is intended to raise awareness by highlighting the 2016 WA prohibition order and the potential effects on restaurant design and patron safety.
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
06 Sep 2023

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 7 Water slide health and safety requirements

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Water slides are devices that use water to enable people to slide rapidly along a static structure, mainly under gravity. They are widely found in amusement parks and entertainment centres in Western...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
04 Dec 2023

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 6 Requirements for flying foxes (zip lines) under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022

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It has come to the attention of WorkSafe that there are potentially several hundred flying foxes in operation across Western Australia. A flying fox is an amusement device consisting of an elevated...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
28 Oct 2024

Cybersecurity risk warning - Real estate industry bulletin 256

16 September 2022 Cybersecurity risk warning Consumer Protection WA has warned that a move to enable businesses and organisations to shorten Australian website addresses could be an opportunity for...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
16 Sep 2022

Information sheet - Inflatable amusement devices

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This information sheet provides advice for small businesses and workers on hazards and risk controls for inflatable amusement devices in accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation. An...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

Information sheet - Managing the risk of falls at workplaces

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This information sheet provides general guidance for workers and persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on how to manage the risk of falls at work under the new work health and safety...
WorkSafe
Information
18 Jul 2022

A death in the workplace: Information for families - guide

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This guide is designed to provide information and practical suggestions that may be helpful to you and others at a time when you are grieving and having to navigate legal and other processes...
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
29 Aug 2024

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Announcements

Commissioner's Blog: Fake auto parts scams revving up on Facebook

Consumer Protection’s ScamNet team are urging you to be cautious when dealing with these online marketplace sellers as there is a concerning trend for scammers to impersonate genuine auto wreckers, and car and motorbike parts businesses.
Consumer Protection
Media release
07 Nov 2024

Commerce Minister statement – Reforms to support homeowners impacted by leaking pipes introduced to Parliament

Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Building dispute timeframe to be extended to 15 years for Typlex 1050 pipe failures Building complaint remedies to align with recently announced Industry Response The Cook Government is progressing legislative changes to resolve the problem of Typlex 1050 plumbing pipe leaks, ensuring all affected homeowners can access a consistent remedy...
Building and Energy
Media release
19 Sep 2024

Commerce Minister media statement – Outcome reached for homeowners impacted by leaking pipes issue

Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Outcome reached on industry response between the pipe manufacturer and builders Decision provides way forward for impacted homeowners Cook Government to provide $30 million as part of agreement Legislative changes to be introduced to protect WA homeowners An in-principle agreement has been secured between the Cook Government, Iplex Australia and...
Building and Energy / Consumer Protection
Media release
30 Aug 2024

Safety first to prevent toppling tragedies

Buying new furniture can be exciting, but it’s important to install your new item, securely, to prevent it from toppling over and causing serious injury or even death. Furniture, such as chests of drawers, wardrobes, bookcases, cabinets, TV or entertainment units or other tall items, can pose serious risks and potentially tragic outcomes. Young children, especially, can try to climb on, or pull...
Consumer Protection
Media release
19 Jul 2024

Commissioner's Blog: From glam to grim - When beauty becomes pain

Nerve damage, scarring, pain, burns, infections and psychological trauma. No, this isn’t about medical negligence, it’s about injuries received from beauty and cosmetic treatments. How would you feel if a simple trip to get your eyelashes looking lush for an event ends with red, infected eyes and a course of antibiotics, or your first session of laser hair or tattoo removal results in painful...
Consumer Protection
Media release
01 Jul 2024

Stone ban prompts advice for consumers

As a national ban on engineered stone approaches, Consumer Protection is urging affected homeowners to be aware of their rights and avoid signing new contracts to have the product installed. From 1 July 2024, the supply or installation of engineered stone – commonly used to make kitchen and bathroom benchtops – will be banned in all states across Australia to protect workers from the risks of silicosis, an irreversible lung disease.
Consumer Protection
Media release
27 Jun 2024

Commissioner's Blog: There are no shortcuts to the top – ladder safety explained

On average, more than 30 Australians die each year, and over 6,000 are hospitalised with injuries, from ladder falls. The injuries can be serious and life altering with people suffering fractured limbs, spinal cord damage and severe brain injuries. Sadly, the majority of people killed or injured were men aged over 45 years. Consumer Protection’s Product Safety team are urging people to make...
Consumer Protection
Media release
20 Jun 2024

Safety warning and infringements for power packs and chargers

WA’s energy safety regulator is warning about the dangers of unapproved electrical appliances after issuing $10,000 in infringements to sellers of illegal and potentially hazardous power suppl ies and chargers used for e-bikes , e- scooters, and e-skateboards. Building and Energy electrical inspectors found the appliances were not approved for use in Australia . Two retailers received...
Building and Energy
Media release
07 May 2024

Commerce Minister media statement – Experienced mediator to oversee leaking pipes discussions

Media statement from Commerce Minister Sue Ellery Main industry participants enter into mediation over leaking pipes in WA homes The Hon John Chaney SC appointed by the parties to mediate an industry-led solution Former Supreme Court Justice and President of the State Administrative Tribunal, the Hon John Chaney SC, has been appointed to oversee the mediation between builders and the manufacturer...
Building and Energy / Consumer Protection
Media release
07 Mar 2024

Plumbing pipe investigation update

WA’s building and plumbing regulator has announced preliminary findings from its investigation into water leaks in Perth homes from a particular brand of polybutylene pipe. Building and Energy’s investigation focused on identifying the cause of failure of Pro-fit polybutylene pipes made by Iplex Australia. Most water leaks occurred in pipes manufactured between mid-2017 and mid-2022. As part of...
Building and Energy
Media release
16 Aug 2023

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