Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
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PublicWA’s Work Health and Safety legislation is not expected to come into force until January 2022.
This means that the current occupational, mines safety and petroleum safety legislation still applies.
This information is designed to help WA organisations and its workforce (including volunteers) prepare for the new Work Health and Safety laws. More information will be added as it becomes available.
Overview of WA's WHS Act
The Overview of Western Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act 2020 is a general guide to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights at work. It is not intended to replace the WHS Act.
Overview of Western Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act 2020
Download a copy of the overview of the Act.
Overview of Western Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act 2020
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