WHS & worker safety in Western Australia

PCBU primary duty of care (WA WHS Act 2020 s 19)

WA adopted harmonised model WHS Act 2020 with industrial manslaughter offences from 31 March 2022.

WA mining safety (Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994)

WA mine operators must ensure safe and healthy mines under MSIA + WHS Act 2020.

Asbestos management — workplace + dwelling rules (state)

Asbestos work requires licensed asbestos removalist + asbestos management plan.

Manage psychosocial hazards at work

WHS duty extends to psychosocial hazards — workload, bullying, harassment, role conflict.

Comply with Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR)

Every party in the heavy vehicle supply chain has a positive duty under HVNL.

Hold a Construction Induction (White Card) before construction site work

All construction site workers must have completed nationally recognised induction training (CPCWHS1001).

Comply with the respirable crystalline silica workplace exposure limit (0.05 mg/m³)

From 1 December 2026 the 0.05 mg/m³ silica standard becomes a legally binding workplace exposure limit (WEL).

Notify state regulator of serious incidents (childcare)

Approved ECEC services must notify state regulator of serious incidents within 24 hours / 7 days.

Maintain Hazardous Chemicals Register + manifest (WHS Reg)

PCBUs handling hazardous chemicals must maintain a register + (above threshold) a manifest.

Psychosocial Hazards Code of Practice (model + jurisdictional)

PCBUs must manage psychosocial risk under WHS Acts + state codes.

Hold a High Risk Work Licence for HRWL classes

Forklift, crane, scaffolding, dogging, rigging, EWP and other high-risk work requires a HRWL.