What will it mean for WA workers and workplaces?
In terms of a workplace’s day to day operations, there will essentially by no change. The model WHS Bill will create the same duties and responsibilities as the current WA Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 currently does. There will be changes in terms of the section number(s) and/or regulation number(s) that apply to certain situations. As a result it will mean things such as induction material, training packages, publications, forms, etc. will need to be updated. It is also likely to result in some changes to the appearance and contents of some forms and notices used or issued by WorkSafe but the effect of those forms or notices will be unchanged. It will mean that WA businesses that operate in other States and Territories will not have to learn different sets of rules that apply to them because they have workplaces in more than one jurisdiction. Similarly, if a worker moves between states as a result of a transfer or a change of employment then they will also not need to learn
