Sally North

Acting Commissioner, WorkSafe

Keynote title

Challenges and regulatory direction in mining health and safety in WA

Keynote synopsis

Sally will present on current challenges for work health and safety (WHS) in the Western Australian mining sector. The current regulatory framework and transition to WHS laws will be canvassed, along with WorkSafe’s strategic focus areas.

Biography

Sally North is the acting WorkSafe Commissioner, greatly valuing the opportunity to make a difference to the community through WorkSafe’s education, inspections, investigations, legal and regulatory support teams and through collaborating with stakeholders.

Sally has led a WorkSafe directorate including specialist teams on human factors and ergonomics, asbestos, occupational hygiene, plant and engineering and industry groups covering the public sector and related industries, and the retail and service industries. She has also acted as the Deputy WorkSafe Commissioner and is involved in state and national committees and working groups on work health and safety.

Sally has qualifications in chemistry, OSH, occupational hygiene and business administration.