The new Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations) were gazetted on 11 March 2022 and will commence on the 31 March 2022, bringing the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 into full force and effect.
The WHS Regulations replace the current Occupational and Safety Regulations 1996 (OSH Regulations). You can access the WHS Regulations on the WA Legislation website: WALW - Work Health and Safety Act 2020 - Subsidiary legislation.
The WHS Regulations make important changes to licences and accreditations (which are known as Authorisations under the WHS Act). As such, there will be important changes to the administration of high risk work licences (HRWL).
Licence applications received before 31 March 2022 will be assessed under OSH, and if granted will transition to their equivalent licence under WHS. However, a new HRWL card will not be issued to you to reflect this change, unless you are renewing your licence.
We wish to thank you for your patience during this time.