How to Report a Workplace Incident in Western Australia

WorkSafe WA is Western Australia's work health and safety regulator for general workplaces, mines, and petroleum and geothermal energy operations. Since 1 July 2025 it has been part of the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS).

In an emergency, call 000 first. Once people are safe, the business (PCBU) must notify WorkSafe immediately. For a death or a dangerous incident that is currently life-threatening, call 1800 678 198 (24 hours). Other notifiable incidents, such as a serious injury or illness at a general workplace, can be notified by phone or online. Mines must also lodge the notification online through the Safety Regulation System (SRS), and petroleum and geothermal operations must also lodge online, in addition to phoning.

The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) applies, with the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 and the Work Health and Safety (Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Operations) Regulations 2022.

WorkSafe WA regulates general workplaces, mines, and petroleum and geothermal energy operations. At a mine, notifiable incidents must be reported by phone and also lodged online through the Safety Regulation System (SRS). Petroleum and geothermal operations must also lodge online in addition to phoning. Dangerous goods incidents need a separate notification to the Dangerous Goods Safety Branch.

Codes of practice for WA are listed on the WorkSafe WA website: https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/codes-practice