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We created the model WHS laws in 2011.

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Airborne Contaminants, Workplace Exposure Limits for hazardous chemicals, Workplace exposure standards for chemicals
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Airborne Contaminants, Workplace Exposure Limits for hazardous chemicals, Workplace exposure standards for chemicals
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Airborne Contaminants, Workplace Exposure Limits for hazardous chemicals, Workplace exposure standards for chemicals
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Airborne Contaminants, Workplace Exposure Limits for hazardous chemicals, Workplace exposure standards for chemicals
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Airborne Contaminants, Workplace Exposure Limits for hazardous chemicals, Workplace exposure standards for chemicals
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Campaign kit
National Safe Work Month
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National Safe Work Month
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Campaign kit
National Safe Work Month
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National Safe Work Month
  • nswm_2025_poster_6.pdf
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National Safe Work Month
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National Safe Work Month
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Corporate publications
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Accountability and reporting
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Managing health and safety
Templates
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National Safe Work Month
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Fact sheets
Managing health and safety
Consultation, Risk management
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Information sheet
Managing health and safety, Safety by industry and business, Workers
Radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation
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Resources
Research, Research and Evaluation Strategy
  • modelcop_fatigue_sept2025.docx
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Model Codes of Practice
Managing health and safety
Fatigue
  • silica_risk_control_plan-optional_template.docx
Resources
Managing health and safety
Crystalline silica and silicosis, Engineered Stone Ban, Occupational lung disease, Working with crystalline silica substances
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Resources
Managing health and safety
Crystalline silica and silicosis, Engineered Stone Ban, Occupational lung disease, Working with crystalline silica substances
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Case studies
Managing health and safety
Crystalline silica and silicosis, Engineered Stone Ban, Occupational lung disease, Working with crystalline silica substances

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SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.