Western Australian Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ( GENERAL ) REGULATIONS 2022 - REG 308

308 .         Not used
309 .         WHS management plan: preparation

        (1)         The principal contractor for a construction project must prepare a written WHS management plan for the workplace before work on the project commences.

        Penalty for this subregulation:

            (a)         for an individual, a fine of $7 000;

            (b)         for a body corporate, a fine of $35 000.

        (2)         A WHS management plan must include the following —

            (a)         the names, positions and health and safety responsibilities of all persons at the workplace whose positions or roles involve specific health and safety responsibilities in connection with the project;

            (b)         the arrangements in place, between any persons conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace where the construction project is being undertaken, for consultation, cooperation and the coordination of activities in relation to compliance with their duties under the Act and these regulations;

            (c)         the arrangements in place for managing any work health and safety incidents that occur;

            (d)         any site‑specific health and safety rules, and the arrangements for ensuring that all persons at the workplace are informed of these rules;

            (e)         the arrangements for the collection and any assessment, monitoring and review of safe work method statements at the workplace.