Airborne contaminants

Guidance on monitoring exposure to hazardous substances in the air and how to manage the risks.

Emergency plans and procedures

Emergency plans are legally required in all workplaces in Western Australia.

Employer provided accommodation and duty of care

If you have workers working in regional and remote areas, you need to provide accommodation for workers while the work is being carried out.

First aid

All workplaces must provide first aid equipment, facilities and in some circumstances, trained first aiders.

Health and safety committees and representatives

It is important for workplaces to establish a health and safety committees and elect health and safety representatives.

Health monitoring

Legislative requirements and health monitoring information for workplaces and registered medical practitioners.

Human factors

Human factors affect how effectively and safely workers can do their jobs.

Managing hazards and risks

Risk management involves thinking about what could happen if someone is exposed to a hazard and how likely it is to happen.

New and young workers

New and young workers may be at greater risk of injury or illness at work and need extra support and consideration to stay healthy and safe.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is anything used or worn by a worker to assist to reduce health and safety risks.

Volunteers

If you are a volunteer officer of an organisation you may have health and safety responsibilities.

Work environment and facilities

A PCBU must provide suitable facilities such as toilets and eating facilities for the welfare of workers and minimise any risk from the work environment.