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Working to support a healthy and safe workplace
Last updated: 14 April 2026
Supporting a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry and resource sector.
Learn more about WorkSafe
Safety starts here
The basics for getting started on making your workplace healthy and safe.
Notify WorkSafe
Notify or report to us of an incident or to submit items.
Apply for a licence
Apply for licence, register an item of plant or construction induction training.
Mines statutory appointments
Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
Airborne contaminants
Guidance on monitoring exposure to hazardous substances in the air and how to manage the risks.
Silica
Silica including crystalline silica, duties and how to manage exposure risk in the workplace.
Asbestos
Asbestos safety, asbestos removal and managing asbestos risk in the workplace.
Bullying
Workplace bullying and its impact on health and safety and how to manage the risks of workplace bullying.
Plant, machinery and equipment
Types of plant including safe practices when working with or near plant, machinery or equipment.
HSR Matters
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A digital platform where elected health and safety representatives obtain resources, share information and engage with their peers.
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News and alerts
See all news and alerts
22 April 2026
Safety education website for new and young workers receives upgrade
As students return to schools, WorkSafe is delivering on its commitment to keep the State’s new and young workers safe by upgrading its SmartMove website.
21 April 2026
Trucking company fined $550,000 over unsafe securing of load
A trucking company has been fined $550,000 for failing to properly secure a load on one of their trucks that was later involved in a fatal collision.
27 March 2026
Exemption reduces administrative burdens on small, lower-risk mines
WorkSafe Commissioner exempts operators of small, lower-risk mines in WA that meet all of the regulator's criteria from full Site Senior Executive requirements.
Featured
Nominations now open
Showcase WA’s leading innovations, solutions and contributions to improving workplace health and safety. Nominations are now open for the 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards.
Find out more
Small Mines Statutory Position Assessment
Become a Site Senior Executive (Restricted) through a self‑paced online assessment for small, lower‑risk WA mines.
Find out more.
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ThinkSafe. WorkSafe.
9 Nov 2024
What’s your most important reason to stay safe at work? By embracing safe practices, we ensure that we can go home safe everyday.
Learn more
SafetyLine Hub
A platform for individuals and work health and safety (WHS) professionals to connect with WorkSafe, and discover what's happening in the WHS space.
Go to the SafetyLine Hub
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Skip to main content
Working to support a healthy and safe workplace
Last updated: 14 April 2026
Supporting a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry and resource sector.
Learn more about WorkSafe
Safety starts here
The basics for getting started on making your workplace healthy and safe.
Notify WorkSafe
Notify or report to us of an incident or to submit items.
Apply for a licence
Apply for licence, register an item of plant or construction induction training.
Mines statutory appointments
Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
Airborne contaminants
Guidance on monitoring exposure to hazardous substances in the air and how to manage the risks.
Silica
Silica including crystalline silica, duties and how to manage exposure risk in the workplace.
Asbestos
Asbestos safety, asbestos removal and managing asbestos risk in the workplace.
Bullying
Workplace bullying and its impact on health and safety and how to manage the risks of workplace bullying.
Plant, machinery and equipment
Types of plant including safe practices when working with or near plant, machinery or equipment.
HSR Matters
(Opens in a new tab/window)
A digital platform where elected health and safety representatives obtain resources, share information and engage with their peers.
(Opens in a new tab/window)
News and alerts
See all news and alerts
22 April 2026
Safety education website for new and young workers receives upgrade
As students return to schools, WorkSafe is delivering on its commitment to keep the State’s new and young workers safe by upgrading its SmartMove website.
21 April 2026
Trucking company fined $550,000 over unsafe securing of load
A trucking company has been fined $550,000 for failing to properly secure a load on one of their trucks that was later involved in a fatal collision.
27 March 2026
Exemption reduces administrative burdens on small, lower-risk mines
WorkSafe Commissioner exempts operators of small, lower-risk mines in WA that meet all of the regulator's criteria from full Site Senior Executive requirements.
Featured
Nominations now open
Showcase WA’s leading innovations, solutions and contributions to improving workplace health and safety. Nominations are now open for the 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards.
Find out more
Small Mines Statutory Position Assessment
Become a Site Senior Executive (Restricted) through a self‑paced online assessment for small, lower‑risk WA mines.
Find out more.
(Opens in a new tab/window)
ThinkSafe. WorkSafe.
9 Nov 2024
What’s your most important reason to stay safe at work? By embracing safe practices, we ensure that we can go home safe everyday.
Learn more
SafetyLine Hub
A platform for individuals and work health and safety (WHS) professionals to connect with WorkSafe, and discover what's happening in the WHS space.
Go to the SafetyLine Hub
(Opens in a new tab/window)
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