❓ Mr Katsambanis asks about WorkSafe's asbestos/silica management and the WorkSafe computer system review. The Minister provides data on silica-related directions and notices, and outlines the plan for replacing the outdated computer system.
AnsweredQoN 6208Legislative Assembly
Asked
28 May 2020
Member
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Industrial Relations
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(1) In respect to WorkSafe’s asbestos management, specifically respirable crystalline silica, for the years 2018, 2019, and 2020 year to date, how many: (a) Verbal
directions were issued; (b) Improvement notices were issued; and (c) Prohibition notices were issued? (2) When is it anticipated that the review of WorkSafe’s computer system will be completed?
directions were issued; (b) Improvement notices were issued; and (c) Prohibition notices were issued? (2) When is it anticipated that the review of WorkSafe’s computer system will be completed?
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Answered
11 August 2020
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Industrial Relations
Response time
7 days
(1) Asbestos is a different substance to silica. The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – WorkSafe Directorate (WorkSafe) addresses silica and asbestos matters separately. In relation to silica, WorkSafe has conducted proactive campaigns since July 2018 and the following data is from 1 July 2018 to 15 June 2020:
(a) 2018 – 8 verbal directions
2019 – 31 verbal directions
2020 – 3 verbal directions
(b) 2018 – 107 improvement notices
2019 – 451 improvement notices
2020 – 164 improvement notices
(c) 2018 – 0 prohibition notices
2019 – 6 prohibition notices
2020 – 2 prohibition notices
(2) The WorkSafe Information System Environment (WISE) is a 25 year old computer system. A project is expected to commence by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, in the second half of 2020, to identify available replacement systems and determine the specifications required to ensure the new system meets the needs of WorkSafe as a contemporary Case Management and Reporting System, including in the context of requirements of new Work Health and Safety legislation currently being progressed by the Government.
(a) 2018 – 8 verbal directions
2019 – 31 verbal directions
2020 – 3 verbal directions
(b) 2018 – 107 improvement notices
2019 – 451 improvement notices
2020 – 164 improvement notices
(c) 2018 – 0 prohibition notices
2019 – 6 prohibition notices
2020 – 2 prohibition notices
(2) The WorkSafe Information System Environment (WISE) is a 25 year old computer system. A project is expected to commence by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, in the second half of 2020, to identify available replacement systems and determine the specifications required to ensure the new system meets the needs of WorkSafe as a contemporary Case Management and Reporting System, including in the context of requirements of new Work Health and Safety legislation currently being progressed by the Government.
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