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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Lessons learned from the ammonium nitrate emulsion tanker explosion
In October 2022, a tanker trailer carrying ammonium nitrate emulsion (ANE) caught fire and exploded approximately 150 kilometres east of Laverton in WA. ANE is commonly used in the manufacture…...
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Changes to the workplace exposure standard for welding fumes
The workplace exposure standard (WES) for welding fumes (not otherwise classified) has been reduced from an eight-hour time weighted average of 5 mg/m³ to 1 mg/m³. The new exposure standard…...
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Transitional arrangements for WHS regulations commenced
Transitional arrangements apply where duties are new or substantially changed from previous requirements. The Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations) include a transitional period allowing duty holders…...
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Unauthorised access on construction sites
When people enter construction sites, they may be exposed to hazards that can cause fatalities or serious injuries. As part of the duty of care responsibilities, the Work Health and…...
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Emergency planning under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020
The implementation of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and subsidiary legislation has driven significant transformation in safety management systems across industries. The focus has shifted from legislative prescription…...
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Timeline extended for mining statutory positions certification
The appointment of suitably qualified and experienced people into statutory positions has been a key principle ever since the requirement to appoint managers was enshrined in the Mines Regulation Act…...