Supporting information
- The interactive safe work method statement (SWMS) tool provides information on preparing, using and reviewing SWMS for high risk construction work.
The Commonwealth, states and territories regulate and enforce WHS laws.
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Construction work is particularly dangerous.
As a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), you have a duty to keep workers and your workplace safe from construction work.
This page will assist you in understanding your duties under the model work health and safety (WHS) laws for construction work.
Know your duties - a tool for working safely
This tool provides information about duties under the model WHS laws, including duties for PCBUs and workers in the agriculture industry, how to meet these duties, and hazards you may face working in construction.
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.