❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection regarding alleged safety breaches at Kalgoorlie Cement Works (KCW) and the government's response. The Minister confirms previous investigations and planned further action.
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I refer to an email with attaching photographic evidence dated May 14, 15 2003 sent to the Minister’s office, copied to the Premier of Western Australia, from Mr Chris Right concerning Kalgoorlie Cement Works (KCW) operated by Mark Posa in Kalgoorlie Boulder and a press release dated May 1 2003 titled ‘Major Crackdown on Dangerous Worksites and Dodgy Bosses’ -
(1) Can the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection state the date on which this email with attaching photographic evidence was received in the Minister’s office?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Has a serious and thorough investigation been undertaken by Worksafe inspectors as of Friday, June 13 2003 onsite of all of the issues raised in the email referred to above with a view to prosecuting the owner operator Mr Mark Posa?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) If yes to (3), what specific actions if any have been taken up to the date of Friday, June 13 2003?
(6) Is the Minister and the Government serious about cracking down on dangerous worksites and dodgy bosses such as the KCW premises?
(7) If yes to (6), can the Minister state when is this going to happen to clearly demonstrate to the owner that repeated dangerous, unsafe occupational health and safety work practices which endanger himself, employees and others are totally unacceptable?
(1) Can the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection state the date on which this email with attaching photographic evidence was received in the Minister’s office?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Has a serious and thorough investigation been undertaken by Worksafe inspectors as of Friday, June 13 2003 onsite of all of the issues raised in the email referred to above with a view to prosecuting the owner operator Mr Mark Posa?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) If yes to (3), what specific actions if any have been taken up to the date of Friday, June 13 2003?
(6) Is the Minister and the Government serious about cracking down on dangerous worksites and dodgy bosses such as the KCW premises?
(7) If yes to (6), can the Minister state when is this going to happen to clearly demonstrate to the owner that repeated dangerous, unsafe occupational health and safety work practices which endanger himself, employees and others are totally unacceptable?
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Answered
26 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming representing the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection
Response time
13 days
(2) Not applicable (3)-(5) A number of issues raised previously by Mr Right have been investigated by WorkSafe. A WorkSafe inspector will be going to Kalgoorlie to further investigate complaints raised by Mr Right. (6)&(7) WorkSafe is committed to improving occupational safety and health in Western Australian workplaces and taking appropriate action where breaches of occupational safety and health laws occur. WorkSafe has previously issued notices to Kalgoorlie Cement Works against breaches of the regulations.
(3)-(5) A number of issues raised previously by Mr Right have been investigated by WorkSafe. A WorkSafe inspector will be going to Kalgoorlie to further investigate complaints raised by Mr Right. (6)&(7) WorkSafe is committed to improving occupational safety and health in Western Australian workplaces and taking appropriate action where breaches of occupational safety and health laws occur. WorkSafe has previously issued notices to Kalgoorlie Cement Works against breaches of the regulations.
(6)&(7) WorkSafe is committed to improving occupational safety and health in Western Australian workplaces and taking appropriate action where breaches of occupational safety and health laws occur. WorkSafe has previously issued notices to Kalgoorlie Cement Works against breaches of the regulations.
(3)-(5) A number of issues raised previously by Mr Right have been investigated by WorkSafe. A WorkSafe inspector will be going to Kalgoorlie to further investigate complaints raised by Mr Right. (6)&(7) WorkSafe is committed to improving occupational safety and health in Western Australian workplaces and taking appropriate action where breaches of occupational safety and health laws occur. WorkSafe has previously issued notices to Kalgoorlie Cement Works against breaches of the regulations.
(6)&(7) WorkSafe is committed to improving occupational safety and health in Western Australian workplaces and taking appropriate action where breaches of occupational safety and health laws occur. WorkSafe has previously issued notices to Kalgoorlie Cement Works against breaches of the regulations.
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