Working to support a healthy and safe workplace

Last updated: 29 October 2026

Supporting a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry and resource sector. 

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Airborne contaminants

Airborne contaminants

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

Silica including crystalline silica, duties and how to manage exposure risk in the workplace.
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Asbestos

Asbestos safety, asbestos removal and managing asbestos risk in the workplace.
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Bullying

Workplace bullying and its impact on health and safety and how to manage the risks of workplace bullying.
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Plant, machinery and equipment

Types of plant including safe practices when working with or near plant, machinery or equipment.
HSR Matters

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.

Tree maintenance company fined $170,000 for work near power lines

A tree maintenance company has been fined $170,000 after a worker died while conducting pruning work at Maida Vale in 2024.

Mine owner and operator fined $810,000 over worker injury

Mine owner and operator FQM Australia Nickel Pty Ltd fined $810,000 over a worker’s serious spinal injury.

WorkSafe commences multiple prosecutions

WorkSafe has commenced prosecution proceedings under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 against six companies in relation to four workplace incidents.

Featured

Trophies of Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards

Winners announced

Meet the winners of the 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards.

Tagline:   Invisible. Not Harmless. Do you know what's in the air at your workplace?

WES-WEL transition

New workplace exposure limits for hazardous chemicals take effect on 1 December 2026. Learn how to prepare and protect your workforce.

SafetyLine Hub

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.

Safe Work Month 2026

Safe Work Month 2026

Learn more about Safe Work Month and how you can raise awareness about health and safety in your workplace.

Privacy collection notice

WorkSafe privacy collection notices

Read about the privacy collection notices that apply when WorkSafe requires your personal information.

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