WorkSafe WA
WorkSafe WA is part of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and is the Western Australian Government agency supporting the WorkSafe Commissioner in administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2020. WorkSafe is the regulator for the general industries, mining and petroleum sectors. WorkSafe WA aims to reduce workplace fatalities and reduce the incidence of serious injuries and illnesses, by:
- increasing awareness of workplace hazards that can cause multiple and repeat fatalities and serious injuries
- improving the management of psychosocial hazards and supporting mental health and wellbeing
- driving improvements in the workplace management of hazardous dusts and protect workers from harm
- increasing understanding of PCBU duties and the importance of consulting and involving workers in designing and implementing safe systems of work
Contact details
Website: www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/worksafe
Email: wscallcentre@demirs.wa.gov.au
Phone: 1300 307 877 (within Western Australia)
WorkCover WA
WorkCover WA is the authority overseeing the workers’ compensation and injury management scheme in Western Australia, WorkCover ensures the scheme operates fairly and efficiently for all stakeholders, from injured workers to employers, insurers, health professionals and legal representatives.
WorkCover monitors compliance with the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 and informing and educating all stakeholders about workers’ compensation and injury management rights and obligations as well as providing an independent dispute resolution system.
Contact details
Website: www.workcover.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 9388 5555
Electricity Regulators
WorkSafe WA
WorkSafe is the Western Australian Government agency responsible for the administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984. WorkSafe WA aims to reduce workplace fatalities and injury and disease rates in accordance with national targets, by:
- reducing high incidence/severity risks
- improving the capacity of business operators and workers to manage occupational safety and health effectively
- preventing occupational disease more effectively
- eliminating hazards at the design stage
- strengthening the capacity of government to influence occupational safety and health outcomes.
Contact details
Website: www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/worksafe
Email: safety@dmirs.wa.gov.au
Phone: 1300 307 877 (within Western Australia)
WorkCover WA
WorkCover WA is the authority overseeing the workers’ compensation and injury management scheme in Western Australia, WorkCover ensures the scheme operates fairly and efficiently for all stakeholders, from injured workers to employers, insurers, health professionals and legal representatives.
WorkCover monitors compliance with the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 and informing and educating all stakeholders about workers’ compensation and injury management rights and obligations as well as providing an independent dispute resolution system.
Contact details
Website: www.workcover.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 9388 5555
Resources Safety - Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Resources Safety is responsible for safety regulation for mining, petroleum and dangerous goods in Western Australia.
Contact details
Website: www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/resourcessafety
Email: online@dmirs.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 9222 3333
Electricity Regulators
EnergySafety
EnergySafety is responsible for the technical and safety regulation of all the electrical and most of the gas industry in Western Australia.
Contact details
Website: www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/energysafety
Email: energysafety@dmirs.wa.gov.au (general) or energylicensing@dmirs.wa.gov.au (licensing)
Phone: (08) 6251 1900 (general) or (08) 6251 2000 (licensing)