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Flammable refrigerants fact sheets

Refrigerants Australia, in consultation with the Western Australian Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, released (April 2023) a series of public information fact sheets covering situations where flammable refrigerants are likely to be used in workplaces and homes. Further...
Hazardous chemicals
17 Aug 2023

Change nominated supervisor

The Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations) prescribe that an application for an asbestos removal licence must include the nomination of at least one supervisor (WHS Regulation 498). The supervisor(s) must be at least 18 years of age and be able to provide evidence of...
Manage your existing asbestos removal licence
04 Aug 2023

Replacing a lost, stolen, or destroyed asbestos licence

An application for a replacement high risk work licence or accreditation document which has been lost, stolen or destroyed can be lodged using our online portal. You will be required to complete a declaration describing the circumstances in which the original document was lost, stolen or destroyed...
Manage your existing asbestos removal licence
04 Aug 2023

Change of contact details for asbestos licences

As an alternative to post or email, licence holders can use the department’s online Change of Contact system. To use the system you will need to have: The number of your current licence You can find the number of your licence, and see if it is current, by checking your certificate or the online...
Manage your existing asbestos removal licence
04 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

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

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

Replacing a lost, stolen or destroyed high risk work licence or accreditation

An application for a replacement high risk work licence or accreditation document which has been lost, stolen or destroyed can be lodged using our online portal. You will be required to complete a declaration describing the circumstances in which the original document was lost, stolen or destroyed...
Manage your existing high risk work licence
27 Jul 2023

Application for accreditation to assess high risk work licences

To become a high risk work licence accredited assessor, you must submit an application. How to submit your application complete the Application for accreditation to assess high risk work licence collect all of your supporting documents, lodge and pay for your application in one of three ways:...
High risk work licence assessor accreditation
27 Jul 2023

Long service leave - Explainer videos

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Wageline’s long service leave explainer videos are for WA employers and employees seeking information on obligations and entitlements under the WA Long Service leave Act . These videos are embedded in the relevant content pages, or you can watch the videos here. Long service leave when business...
Resources
19 Jul 2023

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Publications

Quad bike safety - poster

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This poster is for those operating or in charge of workplaces where quad bikes are used and will assist riders, as well as managers, to ensure they are operated safely.
WorkSafe
Poster
01 Mar 2023

Application to apply for a reasonable adjustment for a statutory examination

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This application is for applicants who have a disability, illness and/or medical condition affecting their capacity to apply for or sit a statutory examination.
WorkSafe
Form – application
18 Aug 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Resetting your password

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This guide will assist you in resetting your password.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Preparing for the examination process

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This guide will help candidates who are preparing for the examination process.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Cancelling and rescheduling an examination session booking

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This guide is for candidates who need to cancel or reschedule their examination session booking.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Downloading a statutory certificate or record of examination

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This guide is for candidates that have completed all the requirements for the statutory learning pathway.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Enrolling in a statutory learning pathway

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This guide is for candidates wishing to enrol in a statutory learning pathway.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023

WHS MSPP guide for candidates - Registering for an account

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This guide is for candidates wishing to register for an account.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 Feb 2023

Application for renewal - Class A asbestos removal licence

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Use this form to renew your Class A asbestos removal li cence.
WorkSafe
Form – application
12 Dec 2023

Significant Incident Summary No. 2 Scaffolder falls and is injured while carrying out high risk construction work

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In 2019, a group of workers were constructing a 10-metre high loading bay scaffold. One of the workers stepped onto a single plank temporarily being used as a working platform to construct the...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

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Announcements

WorkSafe looks into safety at aged care facilities

WorkSafe has commenced a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues in WA aged care and residential care facilities. The inspection program will look at a number of randomly-selected facilities across metropolitan and regional areas of the State throughout the 2023/24 financial year. Inspectors will place a strong emphasis on industry-specific hazards, along with workplace violence and...
WorkSafe
Media release
24 Aug 2023

Regulation amendments come into effect

The Work Health and Safety Regulations Amendment Regulation (no.2) 2023 came into effect on 10 August 2023 and provide for minor corrections and technical refinements. These amendments include: Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations The requirement for a high risk work licence for earthmoving machinery used as a crane will be removed for machinery that has a safe rated working load of three...
WorkSafe
Department News
16 Aug 2023

King’s Birthday public holiday information for 2023

Monday, 25 September 2023 is the King’s Birthday public holiday in Western Australia. Wageline has published public holiday information for state system employers and employees on the King’s Birthday 2023 public holiday page. This page provides specific information on entitlements for: award free employees Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award Restaurant, Tearoom and...
Labour Relations
Department News
16 Aug 2023

Children working at the 2023 Perth Royal Show

The 2023 Perth Royal Show is being held in late September. There are laws which set restrictions on what ages children can work in Western Australia which apply to all workplaces including retail outlets, mobile food vans, and amusement rides at the Royal Show. Written parental permission is required for some young workers. Business owners and parents need to know: 15 years old is the youngest a...
Labour Relations
Department News
11 Sep 2023

Call for public comment on managing electrical risks code of practice

The Work Health and Safety Commission is seeking public comment on a new draft code of practice on managing electrical risks in the workplace. The purpose of the code is to help a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to manage electrical risks in the workplace, and it applies to all workplaces where a PCBU has management or control of electrical equipment, including electrical...
WorkSafe
Media release
11 Aug 2023

Infringement notices issued for not keeping employment records

Private Sector Labour Relations industrial inspectors have the power to issue state system employers a civil infringement notice, similar to an ‘on-the-spot fine’, for failing to comply with record keeping or pay slip requirements. Recently a number of infringement notices have been issued to employers by industrial inspectors. One of these employers was the owner of a restaurant in an outer...
Labour Relations
Department News
27 Jul 2023

Making an underpayment complaint information now available in 13 languages

Wageline’s Making a complaint about underpayment of wages or entitlements page has helped many WA employees understand and follow the steps in the process for making an underpayment complaint to Private Sector Labour Relations. This information is now available in a total of 13 languages, with information added to the page on how to make a complaint in Punjabi, Persian, Thai, Spanish, Indonesian...
Labour Relations
Department News
04 Aug 2023

Long service leave when a business changes ownership

Under the WA Long Service Leave Act , an employee’s entitlement to long service leave depends on the length of their continuous employment with a business or organisation. The term continuous employment is not restricted to service with just the existing employer, but can also include employers who previously owned the business. If a new employer buys or takes over a business, and retains the...
Labour Relations
Department News
15 Aug 2023

Long service leave when employment ends

Under the WA Long Service Leave Act , after 7 years of continuous employment an employee may have an entitlement to payment of long service leave when their employment ends due to resignation, dismissal, redundancy or if the employee dies. This entitlement applies to full time, part time and casual employees. This entitlement depends on the length of the employee’s continuous employment, which...
Labour Relations
Department News
31 Jul 2023

Farm Employee Award and WA award summary updated

The state Farm Employees Award was updated by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) in May 2023, with the changes to the WA award effective from 1 July 2023. Wageline has published a new WA award summary for the Farm Employees Award which incorporates the changes made by the award variation. The changes to this WA award include: new provisions for part time employees,...
Labour Relations
Department News
19 Jul 2023

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