❓ Hon Kate Doust questions the Barnett Government on ensuring non-English speaking workers receive adequate on-site safety induction training and how compliance is assessed. The government outlines information provision and inspection processes.
AnsweredQoN 1085Legislative Council
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I refer to the increase in non-English speaking workers working in Western Australia, and I ask: (a) what is the Barnett Government doing to ensure that these workers are receiving correct on-site induction training for occupational safety and health; and (b) what processes does the Barnett Government utilise to assess whether companies are complying with their requirements in relation to on-site induction training for occupational safety and health?
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Answered
17 June 2014
Responded by
Minister for Commerce
Response time
68 days
(a) The Government provides Western Australian workplaces with information about induction training through the WorkSafe Division of the Department of Commerce. The information is made available through WorkSafe's inspectorate and community education services and a Customer Help Centre. WorkSafe also engages with industry stakeholders and provides extensive information about workplace safety (including induction training) on the internet and through publications. In addition, the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health also publishes publications about workplace safety, which are distributed by WorkSafe.
(b) Issues about compliance with induction training requirements can be raised with WorkSafe during inspector visits, may be identified by inspectors during visits or raised through the Customer Help Centre. WorkSafe will assess the information provided and/or circumstances identified in relation to the
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
and its accompanying regulations and take appropriate action.
(b) Issues about compliance with induction training requirements can be raised with WorkSafe during inspector visits, may be identified by inspectors during visits or raised through the Customer Help Centre. WorkSafe will assess the information provided and/or circumstances identified in relation to the
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
and its accompanying regulations and take appropriate action.
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