This session is funded by DMIRs, and is suitable for: Union Delegates, Safety Reps, and interested workers.

This information session will provide participants with an introduction to the new WHS legislation and what the changes will mean to your workplace.  ​

Attendees will have a better understanding of the key changes for workers and unions in the new Act :​

• Legislative framework of WHS law in WA ​
• New definition of health in the Act​
• Duties of the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU).​
• New Duties of an Officer and their legal requirements (due diligence).​
• Duties of a Worker​
• Duties of Other Persons​
• Industrial manslaughter - what it means & New penalty categories for breaches of legislation  - as well as Notifiable incidents.
• Duty to Consult and what consultation must include​
• Work Groups (WG’s), Health & Safety Representatives (HSR’s), Deputy Health and Safety Representatives and Health & Safety Committees (HSC’s), including;​
• Work Group negotiations with Union involvement ​
• Election process (including new Union involvement)​
• Right to cease unsafe work; and ​
• HSR Direction to cease unsafe work – New
• Training requirements for HSRs

The session will be held via Microsoft Teams - a link to this session will be provided upon your RSVP.