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Construction
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.
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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.