New WHS legislation webinar
The new Work Health and Safety Regulations came into effect on 31 March 2022. If you would like to find out more information about the new WHS legislation, we recommend you watch our last WHSE Webinar here or read about it on the Worksafe WA website.
New notification requirements to Worksafe under the new legislation
| Under the new WA WHS legislation there are new notification requirements to Worksafe.
There are 3 new categories of that you need to be aware of:
1. Serious injury or illness (including but not limited to – immediate treatment as an inpatient in a hospital, serious head or eye injuries, serious burns, injury/illness that requires 10 days or more of not being able to do their normal job, plus more)
2. Serious illnesses and diseases
3. Psychological injuries, sexual assault or harassment
For more information about what types of injuries/illnesses are under each category please see Worksafe WA for more information. |
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As a refund point operator you need to:
1. Ensure that your safety documentation is updated with the new notification requirements (including how to notify Worksafe online)
2. Ensure that your WARRRL contact is advised PRIOR to letting Worksafe know, as we may have to report to Worksafe as well.
3. Educate and train your supervisors and managers in these requirements and process to follow.
4. Educate and train your workers in the importance of reporting all hazards and any incidents that occur (near misses and injuries). Prevention is key!
5. Report all incidents to WARRRL via the online reporting database via the RPO Portal or send your paperwork to [email protected]. |
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