WA mine safety updates

Implementation of Work Health and Safety Legislation in WA

Released this week are three documents which provide information on the principles and framework for the regulatory approach that the WorkSafe Commissioner and WorkSafe (inclusive of the general industries, mines safety and petroleum safety inspectorates) will take under the WHS Act.

• Statement of Regulatory intent: Implementation of Work Health and Safety legislation in WA
• WorkSafe Compliance and enforcement policy
• WorkSafe Prosecution policy

New mines safety activity indicators released

The following indicators represent significant compliance activities undertaken by Mines Safety Inspectors and highlights the Department’s continued focus on transparency.

• Activity indicators for Mines Safety 1 October – 31 December 2021

Mining Industry Advisory Committee communique

The communique from the Mining Industry Advisory Committee’s 9 February 2022 meeting is now available

• MIAC communique – 9 February 2022