Work Health and Safety
Administered by: Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety / WorkSafe
When is this regulatory obligation required?
You will need to comply with work health and safety requirements if you operate a business or workplace. Persons conducting a business or enterprise are under a duty to provide for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of workers and others within a workplace.
WorkSafe WA provides WA businesses with free work health and safety advisory services.
What resources provide more information?
| Task | Type | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Comply | Advisory Material | Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) |
What legislation specifies this regulatory obligation?
Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (Western Australia)
Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (Western Australia)
Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (Western Australia)
Who can you talk to for more information?
General Enquiries
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety / WorkSafe
| Mailing address | Locked Bag 14 Cloisters Square PO Western Australia 6850 |
| Operating address | Level 1, Mason Bird Building 303 Sevenoaks Street Cannington |
| Phone | 1300 307 877 |
| wscallcentre@demirs.wa.gov.au | |
| Business website | WorkSafe Western Australia |
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