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This handbook provides guidance on good work design. It includes the 10 principles relevant to any workplace, business or industry.  

You can apply the principles to designing: 

  • structures, plant and substances 

  • work, work processes and systems in general. 

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Health, illness and disease
Managing health and safety
The work environment
Australian WHS Strategy 2012-2022
Good work design
Identify, assess and control hazards
Safe design
Sedentary work
Sitting and standing

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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.