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Safe Work Australia has published a new case study for the construction industry.

The case study practically demonstrates the 4 model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act principles that apply to WHS duties and the duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders.

Download the case study to learn how Pickwell Construction and its contractors work together to manage WHS risks while constructing a new private hospital wing.

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/construction-industry-case-study

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4 WHS principles, and the duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders

For detailed information on the 4 WHS principles, and the duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders, see:

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