What are the high-risk construction work rules in WA?
Last reviewed July 5, 2026
In WA, high-risk construction work includes tasks like working at heights over 2 meters, working near live electrical parts, or operating heavy machinery. You must have a SWMS for these activities and ensure proper training and supervision are in place.
Key points
- Work at heights over 2 meters is high-risk.
- Live electrical work requires specific safety measures.
- Heavy machinery operation needs proper training and supervision.
If you're managing high-risk work, make sure everyone on site understands the rules and has the right qualifications. You'll need to prepare safe work method statements (SWMS) before starting these tasks. Regular site inspections can help keep everyone safe and compliant.
How Alloovium helps
Alloovium can help track compliance documents and obligations related to high-risk work.
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General information for Australian construction professionals — not legal advice. Verify jurisdiction-specific requirements with the relevant regulator.