❓ Hon. Kate Doust questions the Minister for Commerce regarding the number and location of WorkSafe inspectors in the Pilbara region. The Minister responds that there are no longer inspectors based in the Pilbara, and that WorkSafe inspectors address issues throughout WA.
AnsweredQoN 416Legislative Council
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WORKSAFE —
INSPECTORS — PILBARA
416. Hon KATE DOUST to the
Minister for Commerce:
I refer to the
minister's answer to question on notice 969 asked on 20 March 2014, and
this question is in relation to Pilbara-based WorkSafe inspectors.
(1) Can the minister confirm that there are
still only two full-time equivalent inspectors for the Pilbara and they are
located in Karratha; and, if not, how many inspectors are there and where are
they located?
(2) If yes to (1) —
(a) is each position filled substantively or
temporarily or is it vacant;
(b) given the geographical size of the
Pilbara, and the number of industrial sites, why are there no inspectors
located in other towns, such as Port Hedland; and
(c) What provisions are in place to service
Karratha's needs if both inspectors are required in other parts of the
Pilbara?
(3) Does the government have any plans to
increase the number of inspectors in the Pilbara; and, if not, why not?
INSPECTORS — PILBARA
416. Hon KATE DOUST to the
Minister for Commerce:
I refer to the
minister's answer to question on notice 969 asked on 20 March 2014, and
this question is in relation to Pilbara-based WorkSafe inspectors.
(1) Can the minister confirm that there are
still only two full-time equivalent inspectors for the Pilbara and they are
located in Karratha; and, if not, how many inspectors are there and where are
they located?
(2) If yes to (1) —
(a) is each position filled substantively or
temporarily or is it vacant;
(b) given the geographical size of the
Pilbara, and the number of industrial sites, why are there no inspectors
located in other towns, such as Port Hedland; and
(c) What provisions are in place to service
Karratha's needs if both inspectors are required in other parts of the
Pilbara?
(3) Does the government have any plans to
increase the number of inspectors in the Pilbara; and, if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) WorkSafe inspectors are no longer
located in the Pilbara. WorkSafe routinely reviews and evaluates its structure
to achieve the highest levels of efficiency and value for money in relation to
its inspectorate activities. WorkSafe inspectors are located in Perth, Bunbury,
Broome, Albany and Geraldton. A further three officers have recently been
accepted for inspector positions. The new appointments will commence in the
near future. At present there are 88 FTE inspector appointments. WorkSafe
inspectors address Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 issues throughout
Western Australia.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) No; this is an
operational issue for WorkSafe.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) WorkSafe inspectors are no longer
located in the Pilbara. WorkSafe routinely reviews and evaluates its structure
to achieve the highest levels of efficiency and value for money in relation to
its inspectorate activities. WorkSafe inspectors are located in Perth, Bunbury,
Broome, Albany and Geraldton. A further three officers have recently been
accepted for inspector positions. The new appointments will commence in the
near future. At present there are 88 FTE inspector appointments. WorkSafe
inspectors address Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 issues throughout
Western Australia.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) No; this is an
operational issue for WorkSafe.
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