Transition arrangements allow for codes of practice approved under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 to continue being in effect as if approved by the Minister under the WHS Act.
This code of practice applies to all workplaces in Western Australia covered by either the OSH Act or the MSI Act. It provides guidance for employers and workers on the management of safety and health hazards and risks commonly associated with working hours arrangements and some of the legislative requirements in the OSH Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 (the OSH Regulations), the MSI Act and the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 (the MSI Regulations).
It is not possible to deal with every situation that may be found at workplaces. The practical guidance in this document should be considered in co junction with the general duties in the OSH Act and the MSI Act, as well as specific requirements in these and the OSH Regulations and MSI Regulations.