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Managing health and safety
The Commonwealth, states and territories regulate and enforce WHS laws.
Review of the model Work Health and Safety laws
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Data and Research
We collect, analyse and publish data and information on work health and safety and workers' compensation.
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Key work health and safety statistics
Resources and Publications
We publish a wide range of resources covering many work health and safety topics.
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Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance workers are a key risk group due to the nature of their work.
For a number of years, the health care and social services industry has been among the industries with the highest number of serious claims.
As a person conducting a business or undertaking, you have a duty to keep workers and your workplace safe.
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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.