Useful publications and checklists
Many of these publications can be found on the Publications CD that is sent to all safety and health representatives when they register with WorkSafe. These documents are also available for download from this website.
Please note: This website maintains the most up to date versions of WorkSafe publications while the documents on the Publications CD may not.
Checklists
The Guide to inspecting the workplace is a basic checklist for inspecting the workplace that covers the main hazards in workplaces. Other checklists are under development and will be available in the near future.
Bulletins
WorkSafe bulletins are short-term publications issued on an interim basis by WorkSafe.
Codes of practice
Codes of practice are developed by the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health WA (COSHWA). They provide strategies to prevent incidents and acceptable ways of complying with occupational safety and health laws in WA.
Guidance notes
Guidance notes are developed by the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health WA (COSHWA). They provide detailed information on the requirements of legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice and cover a broad range of issues, hazards and topics relating to occupational safety and health.
SafetyLine magazine
SafetyLine magazine covers work safety and health issues in Western Australia. This publication is mailed to safety and health representatives who have registered with WorkSafe. Alternatively the latest edition of SafetyLine magazine can be emailed to you by subscribing to WorkSafe's safety and health representative mailing list.
Safety and health alerts
Safety and health alerts provide information on incidents that caused death or injury in WA workplaces.