Quick Guide – Meeting the Requirements of WHS Legislation (WA)

The requirements of WHS Legislation (WA)

This brief guidance is for organisations that operate in Western Australia.

The approach and actions Organisations need to take to meet the requirements of the Work Health and Safety legislation, depends largely on the state of the current Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS). Two scenario’s are presented below.

WHS Legislation Scenarios

Scenario 1: Organisations with a WHSMS that conforms to a Standard (e.g. ISO 45001, WorkSafe Plan)

  1. Review existing procedures/practices against the WHS legislation; and
  2. Run awareness sessions for Officers on the Due Diligence Obligation.

Scenario 2: Organisations with a WHSMS that does not conform to a Standard (e.g. ISO 45001, WorkSafe Plan)

  1. Implement auditable Governance processes and practices that comply with “Officer Due Diligence”;
  2. Review existing procedures/practices against industry standard & the new legislation;
  3. Run awareness sessions for Officers on the Due Diligence Obligation; and
  4. Improve your WHS management system to conform to a Standard

While the two scenarios above do help with the positioning of your business, there’s plenty more information that could assist and support your organisation.

For any questions, reach our to our team at Franklyn Work Safety. Our consultants are here to assist and guide you in the right direction.