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National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards - 44.23936

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/National-Safety-and-Quality-Health-Service-NSQHS-Standards

The National Standards set requirements for delivering comprehensive care for all patients and includes actions related to health literacy, end of life care, care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and care for people with mental illness or cognitive impairment.

Environmental health risks following cyclones and floods - 42.80133

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Environmental-health-risks-following-cyclones-and-floods

Following a flood, a number of public health and environmental health risks may be present on a property. Local Government Environmental Health Officers play an important role in the recovery process.

Clandestine drug laboratories - 41.08366

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Clandestine-drug-labs

Clandestine drug labs in Western Australia are present in large numbers which increases the public health risk from toxic chemicals, residue and waste contamination.

Environmental hazards - 38.55479

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Health-for/Environmental-Health-practitioners/Environmental-hazards

For information on hazards in the environment they may pose a risk to community and public health including asbestos, chemicals, pesticides, air quality and land and water contamination.

Risk management and special events - 37.8876

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Risk-management-and-special-events

The Disaster Preparedness and Management Unit (DPMU) work towards managing health risks to the welfare of the State and ensuring the safety of public events.

Environmental health risks during and after a bushfire - 37.68527

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Environmental-health-risks-during-and-after-a-bushfire

Bushfires can cause many environmental health concerns beyond the immediate damage caused by fire. Find out more about smoke hazard, water quality and asbestos risk in fire affected buildings.

Health risks of body art and piercing sites - 37.55537

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Health-risks-of-body-art-and-piercing-sites

Body art, body artist, skin infections, blood-borne virus, BBV, tattoos, tattoo parlour, body piercing, skin penetration, tattoos, piercing, acupuncture, depilatory waxing, electrolysis, cosmetic tattooing, permanent makeup, lancing, waxing, body art studio, dermal implants, dermal anchors

About asbestos - 36.90981

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/About-asbestos

Information about identification of asbestos, relevant legislation and links to information on safe removal and renovation.

Illicit drug contamination of houses - 35.90064

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Health-for/Licensing-and-industry/Illicit-drug-contamination

Houses that are used as a clan lab or smoking meth and other illicit drugs may pose a potential health risk to current and future occupants. Cleaning up and remediating a property is required by landlords, home owners, property managers and realestate agents is critial to reduce risks to tenants.

Legionella control in health and aged care facilities - 35.82835

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Legionella-control/Legionella-control-in-health-and-aged-care-facilities

The design and function of the water distribution system within a health or an aged care facility can affect the potential health risks posed by Legionella within the facility.

Serious and material public health risks - 34.16292

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Serious-and-material-public-health-risks

About Part 4 serious public health risks and material public health risks of the Public Health Act 2016 which provides the offence framework for possible misconduct under the Act

SiREN - Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Applied Research and Evaluation Network - 33.79452

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/SiREN-Sexual-Health-and-Blood-borne-Virus-Applied-Research-and-Evaluation-Network

Information about the aims and objectives of SiREN (Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Applied Research and Evaluation Network)

Sexual health and blood-borne viruses – information and referral agencies - 33.63389

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Sexual-health-and-blood-borne-viruses-BBVs-information-and-referral-agencies

Contact details for sexual health and blood-borne viruses information and referral agencies in Western Australia.

Clinical incident management – Purpose and principles - 33.58435

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Clinical-incident-management

A clinical incident is an event or circumstance resulting from health care provision (or lack thereof) which could have or did lead to unintended or unnecessary physical or psychological harm to a patient.

Starting a food manufacturing business - 32.48091

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Thinking-about-starting-a-food-manufacturing-business

Understand food legislation requirements when starting a new food manufacturing business.

STI and BBV Quarterly Forums - 32.21343

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/STI-and-BBV-sector-forums

Details of quarterly fourms on sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs) facilitated by the Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program.

Family and domestic violence – guideline, reference manual, policy, education and training - 32.004

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Family-and-domestic-violence-guideline-reference-manual-policy-education-and-training

Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS) – Family and domestic violence guidelines and education and training.

Electrical and lighting requirements – public buildings - 31.83435

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Electrical-and-lighting-requirements-public-buildings

All electrical installations must comply with the supply authority or Office of Energy requirements, Australian Standard (AS/NZS) 3000, AS/NZS 3002 plus the unique requirements of the Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992.

CEO approved forms, guidelines and policies – Food Act 2008 - 31.63064

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/CEO-approved-forms-guidelines-and-policies-Food-Act-2008

Under the Food Act 2008 (the Act), the Chief Executive Officer from the Department of Health approves particular policies, procedures and forms.

Cleaning and sanitising food premises and food equipment - 31.01475

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Cleaning-and-sanitising-food-premises-and-food-equipment

This article discusses the effective cleaning and sanitising of food contact surfaces and utensils.

Western Australian Men's Health and Wellbeing Policy - 30.90498

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/WA-Mens-Health-and-Wellbeing-Policy

The Western Australian Men's Health and Wellbeing will provide direction to the WA health system and its partners to deliver strategies to improve the physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing of men and boys living in WA.

Compliance and enforcement strategy – local government - 30.25105

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Compliance-and-enforcement-strategy-local-government

The Department of Health and local government authorities have specific duties and responsibilities in the administration of the Food Act 2008 and Public Health Act 2016 in the State.

Role of local government - 29.9833

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/About-us/Public-Health-Act/Role-of-Local-government

A range of Acts and subsidiary legislation are in operation to manage public and environmental health risks common to WA. In many cases, local governments are the lead enforcement agency for the administration and enforcement of legislation within the local district and have a responsibility for liaising directly with the public, local businesses and industry on compliance responsibilities. It is important that these ongoing functions continue across local governments.

Compositional requirements and the addition of sulphur dioxide in meat and meat products - 29.78523

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Compositional-requirements-and-the-addition-of-sulphur-dioxide-in-meat-and-meat-products

General advice for butcher shops, meat processors or manufacturers and enforcement agencies on the compositional requirements and the use of sulphur dioxide (a preservative) in meat and meat products

Allied Health and Health Science Regulated and Self-regulating Professions - 29.26196

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Allied-Health-and-Health-Science-Regulated-and-Self-regulating-Professions

Allied Health and Health Science Regulated and Self-regulating Professions,

Subdivisions and town planning - 29.1382

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Subdivisions-and-town-planning

Department of Health requirements on subdivision and town planning referrals

WA Health infection prevention and control policies and guidelines - 28.96821

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/WA-health-infection-prevention-and-control-policies

WA health infection prevention and control policies and supporting documents

Public buildings and mass gatherings - 27.55638

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Public-buildings-and-mass-gatherings

History shows that serious incidents and deaths have occurred for a variety of reasons at all types of buildings and even in open spaces where people assemble.

Code of Practice for Safe Use and Management of Registered Pesticides containing 1080, Strychnine and PAPP - 27.32367

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Safe-use-and-management-of-pesticides-containing-1080-strychnine-and-PAPP

The page provides licensed pest management technicians with general information about the code of practice for the safe use and management of registered pesticides containing 1080, Strychnine and PAPP

Cannabis "grow" houses - 27.03407

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Guidance-on-risks-associated-with-cannabis-grow-houses

Large scale production of cannabis in a property may extensively damage the building and contaminate it with mould. It is important health and safety risks are addressed in repairing it.

Chemical, biological and radiological training - 26.96712

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Chemical-biological-and-radiological-training

The course is aimed at providing participants with the knowledge and skills to respond to a major chemical, biological or radiological incident.

Sexual health and blood-borne viruses – strategies, policies and guidelines - 26.80937

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Sexual-health-and-blood-borne-virus-strategies-policies-and-guidelines

Sexual health and blood-borne viruses – strategies, policies and guidelines

Beach grades for Rottnest Island - 26.78794

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Beach-grades-for-Rottnest-Island

As part of the bacterial monitoring program, beach grades have been assigned to eleven swimming beaches around Rottnest Island.

Beach grades for Garden Island - 26.68493

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Beach-grades-for-Garden-Island

As part of the bacterial monitoring program, temporary beach grades have been assigned to four beaches on Garden Island.

Western Australian Women’s Health and Wellbeing Policy - 26.5207

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Western-Australian-Womens-Health-and-Wellbeing-Policy

The Western Australian Women’s Health and Wellbeing Policy provides a strategic, coordinated, and gender-responsive approach by the WA health system and its partners.

Beach grades for Swan and Canning Rivers - 25.77547

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Beach-grades-for-Swan-and-Canning-Rivers

As part of the bacterial monitoring program temporary beach grades have been assigned to a number of swimming locations along the Swan and Canning rivers.

Hydraulic fracturing in the onshore gas industry and drinking water - 25.64754

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Hydraulic-fracturing-in-the-onshore-gas-industry-and-drinking-water

Hydraulic fracturing in the onshore gas industry and drinking water

Office of Medical Research and Innovation - 25.61701

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Office-of-Medical-Research-and-Innovation

Research contributes to better health by throught the early detection and prevention of disease and illness.

Clinical risk management - 25.61358

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Clinical-risk-management

Clinical risk management is about minimising risks and harm to patients. The Western Australian Department of Health has a statutory responsibility to protect the government and the general community from unnecessary costs and losses.

The Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer - 25.51277

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Nursing-and-Midwifery-Office/About-us/The-Chief-Nurse-and-Midwifery-Officer

Annie Thompson is the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer for WA Health.

Food monitoring programs - 25.48672

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Food-monitoring-program

Information about monitoring chemical residue and microbial levels in fresh fruit and vegetables.

Shellfish monitoring and management - 25.32274

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Shellfish-biotoxin-monitoring-and-management

Resources on the marine biotoxin monitoring and management plan and the Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program operations manual 2016

Skin penetration procedures and the law - 25.29386

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Skin-penetration-procedures-and-the-law

If you are an operator providing any of these services, you need to be aware of the potential health risks and the importance of following correct infection control guidelines.

Work Health and Safety Management Policy - 25.0488

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/About-us/Policy-frameworks/Work-Health-and-Safety/Mandatory-requirements/Work-Health-and-Safety-Management-Policy

The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) (WHS Act) and its regulations (the WHS legislation) came into effect on 31 March 2022. The WHS legislation replaced the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (WA). This is a significant WA Government reform which harmonises the WHS legislation with most other Australian jurisdictions; expands the scope of WHS requirements; and reinforces the WA Government’s commitment to the health and safety of all Western Australian workers.

Safe handling of raw egg products - 24.99409

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Safe-handling-of-raw-egg-products

To ensure food businesses are aware of the risks that should be managed when handling food products that contain raw eggs

Hospital foundations and research institutes - 24.81791

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Hospital-foundations-and-research-institutes

Medical research is undertaking by foundations, universities and institutes in Western Australia.

New national standards for some food businesses from 8 December 2023 - 24.77555

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/News/2023/New-national-standards-for-some-food-businesses-from-8-December-2023

New standards have been introduced nationally by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to improve food safety and prevent foodborne illness in the community.

Health risk assessment - 24.73476

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Health-risk-assessment

Developments such as land use developments, industrial activities or clean-up of old waste sites can put communities at risk and possibly cause ill health. Health risk assessments should be undertaken before development begins.

Training organisations and resources - 24.61536

https://www.osrecruitment.health.wa.gov.au/International-medical-graduates/Training-organisations-and-resources

A number of organisations can assist IMGs with training and resources to help them adjust to working with Australian patients

Legionella and garden soils - 24.29308

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Legionella-control/Legionella-and-garden-soils

Commercial garden soils which include packaged potting mixes and bulk soil supplies have been associated with a number of cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in WA, as a result of exposure to the bacteria Legionella longbeachae.