OHS legislation - noise; WorkCover audiometric testing; WorkSafe

OHS legislation - WA

Work Health Professionals helps organisations understand and meet their OHS legislation and required compliance, in line with the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981, Occupational Health and Safety Act 1984 and the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995

We have 20 years’ experience in providing high quality, cost effective OHS services across all industry groups in Perth and regional WA.

Onsite work health services are our specialty.

As a business owner, manager in a larger organisation, PCBU or OHS/HSE representative, it is essential that you understand your "Duty of Care" and the work health safety (WHS) and OHS legislation that effects you and your industry.

WorkCover WA

WorkSafe

Department of Mines and Petroleum

Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981

Safe Work Australia

Free Recommendation Service

We provide a free recommendation on how to monitor, measure and manage any work health and safety risks in your workplace. We will also do our best to keep you updated on the changes to WHS and/or OHS legislation in WA.

Find out more about your OHS legislation and obligations

ohs legislation wa

Who is exposed to silica dust?

The Cancer Council says approximately 587,000 Australian workers were exposed to silica dust while on the job in 2011. Of these, 5,758 are estimated to develop lung cancer in the future as a result of that exposure. Silica dust is harmful when inhaled into your lungs. As it is 100 times smaller than a grain of sand,…...
Work skin checks

When providing onsite work skin checks around Perth and WA, we are often asked about spots and skin cancers that are not melanoma. Workplaces that have workers exposed to the sun as part of their work, have a Duty of Care under the OSH Regs 1996 to ensure they are taking precautions to manage their sun…...
Hearing test truck road trip

Wheatbelt – Great Southern – South West Our WorkCover hearing testing truck is hitting the road again to support regional WA businesses. We are travelling through the Wheatbelt, Great Southern and South West regions in late March/April 2019. Services available: WorkCover hearing tests Ear plug fit testing Spirometry (lung function tests) Air monitoring Noise surveys Drug and Alcohol…...
How to check your moles and freckles for melanoma

A recent survey of 1003 Australians, conducted by life insurance company TAL, found that 64% of participants had not had their skin checked within the last 12 months. Considering 2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with some form of Skin Cancer in their lifetime these results are particularly alarming. 88% of those surveyed…...
Work Health Professionals – name change

Effective January 1st 2019, CHP begins trading under the new company name Work Health Professionals Pty Ltd. The story behind our name change Corporate Health Professionals (CHP) launched in 1995 providing health and fitness programs for the corporate sector in Perth. Over the last 23 years, our team and our services have grown significantly. Whilst we…...

Town of Port Hedland

Matt, thanks very much for your work over the last couple of days. I take this opportunity to let you know that your level of professionalism and service was well appreciated. It can be difficult to get top level services here in the Pilbara, so a welcome change for us. Roger Debels Town of Port Hedland...
Mindarie Regional Council

As expected yesterday was seamless from my perspective. Thanks for your support and patience through this process, especially with the ever changing names for each session. I would be happy to use CHP’s services in the future and will recommended your services to other organisations if given the opportunity based on our experience this time…...
Nufarm

“The hearing tests ran smoothly and professionally. Matt Instance is a credit to your team with his friendly and can do attitude”. Deb Kenworthy Medical Co-0rdinator NUFARM...
AirMaster

“Just wanted to email and express how pleased Airmaster were with your service! Matt Instance conducted our audiometry testing on 3 separate days and was just amazing! He was on time, had a great attitude and made our technicians feel very comfortable. He made the process quick and simple & sent the results through sooner than I…...
Curtin University

“From my perspective, I found CHP extremely flexible by ensuring that the testing was organised to fit in with our operational requirements. Their on-site technician was knowledgeable, friendly and came with a professional approach to his work. The mobile facility was well fitted out and comfortable and very suitable for the task. Therefore, I would…...
Holcim

“ I have used CHP for Health Surveillance and audiometric testing requirements over the last few years. I have found their approach to be client focused and professional and would not hesitate to recommend them to other organisations” Joe Maglizza Safety Manager: WA and Major Projects Holcim ( Australia) Pty Limited...
Austal Ships

Corporate Health Professionals has worked closely with Austal Ships for over a decade on the company’s Hearing Conservation Plan, initially providing specialised advice followed by ongoing support. Utilising CHP’s mobile facility for our employee hearing test needs allows for minimal disruption to our production schedule. We look forward to continuing our working relationship with CHP...