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We created the model WHS laws in 2011.

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Workers
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
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Workers
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
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Workers
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
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Workers
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
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Workers
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
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Infographic
Managing health and safety
Infographics
Mental health, Workplace sexual harassment
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Infographic
Managing health and safety
Infographics
Mental health, Workplace sexual harassment
  • infographic-why_bad_culture_sticks_around_on_site.pdf
Infographic
Managing health and safety
Infographics
Mental health, Workplace sexual harassment
  • poster-keeping_our_worksite_safe_from_gender-based_violence.pdf
Posters
Managing health and safety
Posters
Mental health, Workplace sexual harassment
  • poster-what_to_do_as_a_bystander.pdf
Posters
Managing health and safety
Posters
Mental health, Workplace sexual harassment
  • poster-employer_responsibilities.pdf
Posters
Managing health and safety
Posters
Mental health, Workplace sexual harassment
  • poster-your_rights_as_a_worker.pdf
Posters
Managing health and safety
Posters
Mental health, Workplace sexual harassment
  • poster-what_is_gender-based_violence.pdf
Posters
Managing health and safety
Posters
Mental health, Workplace sexual harassment
  • workplace_violence_in_construction_hazards_and_controls_-_april_2026.docx
  • workplace_violence_in_construction_hazards_and_controls_-_april_2026.pdf
Guide
Managing health and safety
Infosheet
Identify, Manage
Mental health
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Case studies
Managing health and safety
Case Study
Mental health
  • gender-based_violence_in_construction_case_study_-_april_2026.pdf
  • gender-based_violence_in_construction_case_study_-_april_2026.docx
Case studies
Managing health and safety
Case Study
Mental health, Workplace sexual harassment
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Reports
Model Work Health and Safety Laws
Document
Model WHS Laws
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Model Codes of Practice
Model Work Health and Safety Laws
Biological hazards, Disease and illness, Model WHS Laws, Risk management
Fact sheets
Airborne Contaminants, Carcinogens, Identify, assess and control hazards, Workplace Exposure Limits for hazardous chemicals
Fact sheets
Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safety data sheets, Workplace Exposure Limits for hazardous chemicals, Workplace exposure standards for chemicals

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Further advice

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.