Glossary of WHS Terms From Safe Work Australia See an A to Z listing of a glossary of WHS legal terms.
What's the difference between an Act and a Regulation?
Acts are legislation passed by the Parliament. They cover broad principles.
Regulations, Rules and Codes are the guidelines and details that show how the Act is applied.
Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 These regulations set the minimum requirements for specific hazards, work and administrative practices in relation to work safety and health.
Work Health and Safety Act 2020 This Act provides for the promotion, co-ordination, administration and enforcement of occupational safety and health in Western Australia.
Work Health and Safety Laws Information about WA’s new work health and safety (WHS) laws.Worksafe WA - Approved Codes of Practice A code of practice provides detailed information on how you can achieve the standards required under work health and safety (WHS) law. Codes of practice do not replace the law, but can help you understand what you need to do to comply with specific regulations and provide a healthy and safe workplace.
Work Safe Australia - Law and Regulation Safe Work Australia is a national policy body responsible for the development and evaluation of the model WHS laws
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Its prime responsibility is to regulate mining, petroleum and geothermal industries and dangerous goods in Western Australia.
WorkSafe WA The Western Australian Government agency responsible for the regulation of WHS in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984.