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This model Code of Practice has been developed to provide practical guidance for persons who have duties to manage risks to health and safety under the WHS Act and Regulations applying in a jurisdiction. The duty is placed on persons conducting a business or undertaking, including employers, self-employed, principal contractors, persons with management or control of a workplace, designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances or structures that are used for work.

Check with your local regulator to find out if this Code of Practice has legal effect in your jurisdiction. 

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Managing health and safety
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The work environment
Bullying
Confined spaces
Fatigue
First aid
Identify, assess and control hazards
Lifting, pushing and pulling
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Noise
Personal protective equipment
Risk management
Working in heat

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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.