Schedule 26 position
Statutory Supervisor
Supervise workers and activities within the appointed place and keep work hazards controlled.
THE LEGISLATION EXAM IN NUMBERS
- 55questions: 15 mandatory, 20 general, 20 on the Statutory Supervisor role
- 3 hoursin one sitting
- 80%to pass: 44 of 55
- Open bookyour own printed WHS Act and Mines Regulations, tabbed and highlighted within WorkSafe's rules
Published by WorkSafe WA (legislation examinations FAQ). The exam pass is one requirement among several; appointment to the position is a separate step by the mine operator.
APPOINTMENT
Check the role and eligibility.
Check two years of relevant experience, the applicable legislation exam and approved risk-management units. The appointment must identify the place and workgroup responsibilities.
Check the appointment criteria in the referenced legislation and current WorkSafe guidance; practice results do not establish eligibility.
A qualification, official exam pass and written mine appointment are separate things. Confirm your appointed place, functions and alternate arrangements.
WORKING INTERFACES
Who the role works with.
- The appointment identifies the place and responsibilities.
- Coordinates with the relevant operational manager or other designated site leader; a single universal reporting line is not imposed for every workplace.
LEGAL FUNCTIONS
What the position is responsible for.
- Allocate tasks and supervise the appointed place.
- Inspect as required and act on hazards.
- Give the incoming supervisor a written WHS handover when replaced.
Schedule 26 clause 3 · rr. 630 and 634A
PRACTICAL SHIFT ROUTINE
Daily prompts to adapt to your site.
- Read the handover and brief the crew on work conditions and restrictions.
- Complete assigned inspections and confirm task controls before work.
- Escalate unresolved hazards and record a clear written handover.
PQM suggested workflow — adapt to site arrangements. Inspection timing is risk-based; these prompts are not a universal statutory daily checklist.
WHEN AN INCIDENT OCCURS
Work through the site emergency plan.
Raise the alarm, protect people within your authority, and escalate through the emergency plan. Record factual observations and unresolved controls.
Open incident first actionsSOURCE & REVIEW
Read the controlling source.
Schedule 26 clause 3 · rr. 630 and 634A
Overview of the role-specific functions. Other WHS duties and site procedures may also apply. Sources checked 2026-10-05. Editorial summary awaiting independent professional review. Check current law, your written appointment and site procedures.
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