Th!nkSafe Volume 5 No. 1 May 2023

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Agreement reached on Silica Reforms

The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 has now been in place in WA workplaces for just over twelve months. Find out what the WorkSafe Commissioner has to say....

Mobile crane proactive inspection program

WorkSafe has commenced a proactive inspection program to ensure that mobile cranes are being operated and maintained safely and to promote industry compliance. Inspection and maintenance in accordance with the…...

Latest recipients and information session reminder

WorkSafe is pleased to announce the latest recipients of WorkSafe Plan certificates of achievement. Find out their names....

Construction site security – Unauthorised access

Unauthorised entry to construction sites may expose people to hazards that can cause fatalities or serious injuries. Find out about construction site security....

Licensing updates

Learn about the latest updates on licencing....

Human factors industry baseline project for MHF and PAGEO

Human factors are an integral component of safe and efficient operations within major hazard facility (MHFs), petroleum and geothermal energy operations (PAGEO). Read more....

Balancing hydration when working in heat – the sweet spot between dehydration and over -hydration

Learn about the contributing factors of over hydration and dehydration....

Protect yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation

Read the article to find out about some tips to help you stay safe and healthy while working outside....

MARS program updates and milestones

The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety Program (MARS Program) was established in 2022 to address serious mental health, workplace culture and safety issues in the mining sector. The MARS Program…...

WorkSafe’s dust strategy

The purpose of the strategy is to continue WorkSafe’s drive to improve the management of hazardous dusts in the workplace and to protect workers from harm. Find out more....

A fresh approach to Mines statutory positions, exams and certificates

Find out all about Mines statutory positions, exams and certificates....

Enough is Enough progress report

Find out about the "Enough is Enough" report....

WHS Guidance kit

Want to know more about work health and safety (WHS) laws to keep your workplace healthy and safe? Read the article....

WHSC updates and MAPAC introduction

Find out about the WHSC and MAPAC bodies and their achievements after the implementation of WHS Act....

Incident notification

Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must ensure the regulator is notified of certain health and safety incidents that happen as a result of their work. Find out more....

Safety in seeding

The safety of workers, contractors and others needs to be adequately planned and communicated to ensure that workers are not placed at risk of injury or harm to health. Find…...

Psychosocial hazards – new legislation and resources

Regulations are in place for the mining sector and general industries for managing the risks of psychosocial hazards. Read more about it....

Traffic management on mines

Traffic management is a major consideration in the planning and design of any mining operation. Find out more about it....

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