WorkSafe Western Australia

26/10/2026

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23/10/2026

A tyre inflation task can turn catastrophic in seconds. 🛞

Three recent incidents during tyre inflation using an air hose caused workers serious or life-changing injuries, highlighting the potentially devastating consequences of unsafe tyre handling. 😔

Learn about the hazards, contributing factors and practical controls employers and workers can use to minimise the risks - https://ow.ly/M9Q750ZZWtF

22/10/2026

Safe Work Australia has published findings from its review of the engineered stone ban, which has been in place since July 2024.

The review found that the ban is operating as intended, although implementation is still in its early stages.

Check out the reports on their website - https://ow.ly/2RXA50ZZXvK

20/10/2026

What does the latest research tell us about the future of workplace health, safety and wellbeing in mining? 🔬

Hear from scholarship recipients, Benjamin Walsh and Nousheen Fatimas as they explore emerging risks in occupational hygiene, psychosocial safety and workplace culture at Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia tech talk.

🗓️ Thursday 5 November
🕔 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm
📍Long Neck Brewery, East Perth

Better workplace wellbeing starts with better understanding. Join the conversation.

Secure your spot - https://ow.ly/6FSR50ZZabI

19/10/2026

Perth's iconic landmark bridges and tunnels lit up in purple and teal, highlighting the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety and WorkSafe's partnership in driving workplace health and safety.

Missed the display? You'll have other chances to see the lights

💜 20 October – Council House
💙 26 October – Matagarup Bridge, Mount Street Bridge, Sky Ribbon, Joondalup Drive Bridge and Northbridge Tunnel

16/10/2026

We're getting closer to revealing this year's award winners! 🏆✨

The Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards will take place on 27 October at Optus Stadium.

We look forward to celebrating all the finalists at the ceremony.

15/10/2026

Silica dust exposure can happen without you knowing, especially in high-risk jobs like mining, tunnelling, construction and manufacturing. It can cause lasting lung damage and often has no early symptoms.

Check out Lung Foundation Australia's Healthy Lungs at Work quiz to understand your risk better and find out what steps you need to take 👇

The work you do could be impacting your lung health.

Our Healthy Lungs at Work Quiz takes just a few minutes and can help you better understand your exposure to workplace hazards such as silica dust, fumes and other airborne particles.

Take the quiz today and get practical information to help protect your lungs: https://lungfoundation.com.au/campaigns/healthy-lungs-at-work-quiz/

Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) has approved this study (HREC number HRE2025-0498).

14/10/2026

Today we're spotlighting the workplace health and safety champions who advocate for their colleagues, raise safety concerns and help create healthier and safer workplaces every day.

Congratulations to our finalists in the health and safety representatives of the year category:

⭐ Samuel Bodycoat - On Tap Services
⭐ George Cook - Southern Ports
⭐ Manny Nwogu - Fortescue
⭐ Brett Norman - Public Transport Authority
⭐ Tom Mackey - WesTrac Cat
⭐ Claire Dadd - St John WA

🎟️ Haven’t registered yet? Secure your spot before it closes this Friday - https://ow.ly/ezC250ZXqF7

13/10/2026

New workplace exposure limits for dust and other airborne contaminants take effect on 1 December. These updated limits are designed to better protect workers' health now and into the future.

Together we can safeguard the health and wellbeing of our workers.

Join our webinar this Thursday to ensure your business is ready when the new limits take effect. 👉 https://ow.ly/MzCA50ZX0Nm