1. John Innes WorkSafe WA WHS Legislation Update

2. Model Act  Primary duty  Risk management  Reasonably practicable Model regulations  Support model Act Guidance material  Practical guidance WHS model legislation

3. October 2014 – Minister tables Green Bill Green Bill = consultation document issued by the government Three month public comment period Comments now with Minister Progress with legislation in WA

4. “… the state government intended to craft a version of the model work health and safety legislation based on the best features of the model commonwealth bill, but adapted and suited to the Western Australian working environment” Minister’s speech October 2014

5. What about asbestos? Model regulations  Prohibition on asbestos work unless permitted  Managing asbestos risks  Asbestos removalist licencing system Codes of practice  How to Safely Remove Asbestos  How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace

6. Model regulations General duty Management of asbestos risks Management of naturally occurring asbestos Health monitoring Training Control of use of certain equipment Demolition and refurbishment Asbestos removal work Asbestos related work Licencing

7. WA regulation impact statement Changing date when an asbestos register is required from 1990 to 2003 Asbestos air monitoring and clearance Removal notifications Asbestos training Asbestos removalists – certified safety management systems