The Commonwealth, states and territories regulate and enforce WHS laws.
WHS laws in your jurisdiction
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
We publish a wide range of resources covering many work health and safety topics.
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WHS is about preventing workers being harmed at work.
WHS is about preventing workers being harmed at work.
Initiatives to improve workers’ wellbeing, (e.g. meditation classes or encouraging healthy eating and regular exercise) can have positive impacts. However, they do not protect workers from harm from psychosocial or physical hazards.
If you aren’t sure whether something is a WHS control measure or a wellbeing initiative consider whether it is preventing harm from the work.
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.
