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The new #work #health and #safety laws makes several important changes to enforcement practices. This information is designed to help #WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) prepare for the new WHS laws. To learn more, ow.ly/BL2P50Ha57U

Submissions to the 2021 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards organised by @DMIRS_WA are now open. These awards recognise outstanding solutions and #innovations to specific workplace health and #safety problems in WA. More info dmirs.wa.gov.au/safetyawards

Did you know outbreak of fire is the most common incident type reported for WA mining? It is important to be prepared, work closely with @dfes_wa and other emergency response agencies to have an emergency plan in place. @DMIRS_WA website has more info ow.ly/AiZF50D071D

Wishing everyone a happy, enjoyable and safe Christmas and New Year. Let's continue to work together as we look beyond 2020, and strive to make WA the world's safest mining environment. @DMIRS_WA @DMIRSResources @WorkSafeWA #osh #mining #miningwa #safety #minessafety

On-demand presentation: Mines safety incident reporting will discuss the critical obligation for mines to report incidents and accidents. Register to watch ow.ly/UJTV50BPhw4 @DMIRS_WA @DMIRSResources #safetytogether #safeworkmonth

On-demand presentation: Health and hygiene management: exposure standards review. This video will provide an update to exposure standards and changes in the future. Register to watch wa.gov.au/government/saf… @DMIRS_WA @DMIRSResources #safetytogether #safeworkmonth

On-demand presentation: Health and hygiene management: overview for WA mines. This video will provide a brief overview of health and hygiene management and resources available. Register to watch wa.gov.au/government/saf… @DMIRS_WA @DMIRSResources #safetytogether #safeworkmonth

On-demand presentation: Resources sector mental health and wellbeing. There is also a live Q&A webinar scheduled for 16 October presented by @DMIRS_WA staff. Register to watch ow.ly/u19h50BPgN9 @DMIRSResources @WorkSafeWA #safetytogether #safeworkmonth

On-demand presentation: Work health and safety legislation update. The WHS laws will cover all industries in WA including mining and general workplaces. Register to watch wa.gov.au/government/saf… @DMIRS_WA @DMIRSResources @WorkSafeWA #safetytogether #safeworkmonth

Join our mental health and wellbeing inspectors for a live Q&A session on what employers and employees can do to look after their mental health during COVID-19. More info wa.gov.au/government/saf… @DMIRS_WA @DMIRSResources @WorkSafeWA #safeworkmonth #safetytogether #safety

@DMIRS_WA launched WA's Safe Work Month today with on-demand presentations covering mines safety, dangerous goods and WorkSafe. Register to watch wa.gov.au/government/saf… @DMIRSResources @WorkSafeWA #osh #minessafety #safeworkmonth #safetychampion #worksafe

The latest issue of ThinkSafe magazine is out now. The Department announces Safe Work Month 2020 as a virtual event and is packed with essential work health and safety reading! Read online issuu.com/dmirs_wa/docs/… @DMIRS_WA @DMIRSResources @WorkSafeWA #osh #mining #worksafe

REMINDER: Main Roads advises that Mitchell Fwy southbound will be closed between Graham Farmer Fwy and Riverside Dr to facilitate modifications of the Hay St bridge. DG placarded vehicles are prohibited from going through the tunnel. More info ow.ly/XkbD50zQX2j @DMIRS_WA

JUST PUBLISHED: The May issue of ThinkSafe magazine is now available. Read online ow.ly/wHJ550zS5f3 @DMIRS_WA @DMIRSResources #safety #mining #osh #miningwa #workplace

Main Roads advises that Mitchell Fwy southbound will be closed between Graham Farmer Fwy and Riverside Dr to facilitate modifications of the Hay St bridge. DG placarded vehicles are prohibited from going through the tunnel. More info ow.ly/Rhg250zFJV5 #dmirs_wa #transport

Now available: Safety performance in the Western Australian mineral industry 2018-19 report. It contains accident and injury statistics for the WA mineral industry. Report available ow.ly/aTXc50zy2qs @DMIRS_WA @DMIRSResources #safety #minessafety #mining #wamining

The Department recently launched a suite of web pages dealing with human and organisational factors (HOFs). To compliment these pages a video is now available. Video available from vimeo.com/413455310 @DMIRS_WA @DMIRSResources #osh #safety #mining

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The most challenging issue facing us in 2020 has determined this year's theme 'Stop the pandemic: safety and health at work can save lives'. More information dmirs.wa.gov.au/content/dmirs-… #worldWHSday2020 #IWMD2020 #osh #safety

Tuesday 28 April is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day. The theme is Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives. The Department has a range of COVID-19 resources available ow.ly/Ywtl50ziupX #worldWHSday2020 #IWMD2020 #safety

Now available: Safety performance in the WA mineral industry 2018-19 poster The poster contains accident and injury statistics regarding the safety performance in the WA mineral industry. Download from dmp.wa.gov.au/Safety/Safety-… @DMIRS_WA @DMIRSResources #mining #safety #osh