Model WHS Laws

We created the model WHS laws in 2011.

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Across

6. Someone who represents workers on WHS matters (abbr.) (3) – HSR

8. Anything that can cause harm (6) – hazard

10. "Model Code of ____", provides practical WHS guidance (8) – Practice

11. A systematic process to identify and control risks (4,10) – risk assessment

13. Protective gear worn to reduce exposure to hazards (3) – PPE

16. The first step in the risk assessment process (8) – identify

17. A key WHS duty: genuinely ____ your workers (10) – consulting

18. The likelihood of harm occurring (4) – risk

Down

1. What each jurisdiction has to enforce WHS laws, inspect workplaces and give advice (9) – regulator

2. A type of injury that affects muscles and bones (15) – musculoskeletal

3. The act of removing risks (10) – elimination

4. A type of hazard that can cause psychological harm (10) – psychosocial

5. The 2025 National Safe Work Month theme, "____: every job, every day" (6) – safety

7. "Workers' ____", a type of insurance that helps those injured or ill because of work (12) – compensation

9. A key WHS principle: WHS duties are not ____ (12) – transferable

12. "____ incidents", the number one cause of work-related fatalities in 2023 (6) – vehicle

14. A person conducting a business or undertaking (abbr.) (4) – PCBU

15. What you must do for risks if you can't eliminate them (8) – minimise


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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.