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Mining operations in WA face additional psychosocial duties under the WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022, Division 11 (regs 55A–55D), regulated by WorkSafe Mines Safety separately from general workplaces.
The Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WA), Division 11, regs 55A–55D, impose express psychosocial hazard obligations on mining operations in WA, mirroring the structure of the WHS (General) Regulations 2022 but sitting within the mines-specific regulatory scheme overseen by WorkSafe Mines Safety. PCBUs operating mining sites must comply with both the Code of Practice: Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace and any sector-specific guidance.
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- Mining operations in WA face additional psychosocial duties under the WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022, Division 11 (regs 55A–55D), regulated by WorkSafe Mines Safety separately from general workplaces.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Psychosocial obligations under WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WA) is a WHS requirement set out in Psychosocial hazards in the workplace (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Code of Practice > Sector-Specific Obligations § Division 11, regs 55A–55D.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Psychosocial obligations under WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WA) is a WHS obligation under Psychosocial hazards in the workplace (WA). In short, Mining operations in WA face additional psychosocial duties under the WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022, Division 11 (regs 55A–55D), regulated by WorkSafe Mines Safety separately from general workplaces.
What changed recently?
Psychosocial obligations under WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WA) was last updated on 19 August 2026.
