WorkSafe Western Australia

Media release - Transport company prosecuted over serious injuries to worker. commerce.wa.gov.au/announcements/…

Media release - WorkSafe and Fortescue have agreed to an Enforceable Undertaking and Fortescue’s prosecution will be discontinued. commerce.wa.gov.au/announcements/…

Media release - A vegetable farm and processing business has been fined $15,000 after a worker injured his arm when it was trapped in a conveyor belt. commerce.wa.gov.au/announcements/…

Media release - WorkSafe is investigating the death of a 22-year-old farm worker who had been mustering cattle on a quad bike when the quad rolled. commerce.wa.gov.au/announcements/…

Congratulations to the Work health and safety invention of the year category finalists. The finalists this year include some exciting inventions developed to enhance workplace health and safety. Join us at the Awards ceremony on Friday 27 October. ow.ly/3fta50PKqg9

A copy of Professor Quinlan’s Applying Ten Pathways to Death and Disaster event is now available online ow.ly/r2Qm50PKpwz Professor Quinlan will also be presenting at the Future of Mines on 19 September ow.ly/Z6ST50PKpww #mining #safety #wamining #FOMPerth

🏆WorkSafe is proud to announce the 26 finalists in the 2023 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards.🎉 The winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Friday 27 October. See the full list of finalists. ow.ly/2Wmh50PKpeG #finalists #healthandsafety #innovation

🙌 The countdown is on to Safe Work Month. Join us for workplace health and safety activities and events for the entire month of October. ow.ly/GC8r50PJ6NW ow.ly/kXr050PJ6Pi #safeworkmonth2023 #countdown #SWM2023

Join guest speaker Dr Marcus Cattani at the AusImm Perth branch for a tech talk to introduce the Mental Health Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre on 11 September. ow.ly/twlA50PJ4Kl #ausimm #MARSCentre #miningwa #techtalk #miningsafety

The Mining and Petroleum Advisory Committee (MAPAC) is seeking comments on its draft guide to managing naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) in mining and mineral processing. This guide will replace NORM 1, 2.1 and 2.2. Submissions close Friday, 13 October. #NORM

A proactive WorkSafe inspection program has commenced to look at safety issues in WA aged care and residential care facilities. It will continue throughout the 2023-24 financial year. ow.ly/XbYt50PI9TA #agedcare #healthandsafety #inspections

Do you enter roof spaces as part of your work? Following the recent fatality of an electrical worker in a roof space, Building and Energy has issued a reminder to always switch off the main's power before entering a roof space. ow.ly/lcy050Pzb9u

Do you know that exposure to chemicals, dust and moulds and other substances can exacerbate asthma? This Asthma Week, learn about the occupations which may be at risk and the preventative measures that can be taken. ow.ly/o7TL50PuCvu #asthma #occupationalasthma #asthmaweek

It was wonderful meeting so many school groups at the WorkSafe display during Dowerin Field Days. These young people showed a huge commitment to farm safety. We look forward to seeing more young people at the Albany Agricultural Show and the Perth Royal Show.

Do you have experience in the agricultural industry and would like a change of career? WorkSafe is currently recruiting level 5 and level 6 inspectors to join its new agricultural team. (WST) ow.ly/SiLz50PGEjF ow.ly/GeMx50PGElx #agriculture

Our agriculture specialist Julii Gaunt is passionate about safety; especially on farms. She and her team will be helping to make sure the field day is a safe event and be there to answer your questions. Visit us in the pavilion. #DowerinMachineryFieldDays #agindustrywa #wafarmers

High risk work licence applicants can now apply for a new licence or transfer their interstate licence online. Further information about the changes is available on our website. ow.ly/uC8V50Pzb3G #HRWL #construction #tradies #highriskwork #trades #crane #craneoperator

🐄🚜WorkSafe has organised information booths at several regional agricultural field days. 🐄🚜 It's a great opportunity to check out the latest agricultural health and safety resources or chat with an inspector. #wafarming #farmsafety #machinerysafety #agribusiness

The Work Health and Safety Commission is now seeking feedback on the draft code of practice for managing electrical risks in the workplace. More info ow.ly/5K7k50PBh6M. Submissions close 3 November 2023. #construction #demolition #trades #electricalsafety #electricalwork

If you have workers working in the vicinity of a public road on construction projects, tree pruning or road works, measures must be taken to ensure their safety. Use the WorkSafe audit tool to assist in traffic management planning. ow.ly/6mME50PqvCn #roadworks