SWA Code
How to manage work health and safety risks
Foundational risk management code under model WHS Regulations.
In plain English
This code explains how to manage work health and safety risks in the workplace, following model WHS Regulations.
This code applies to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) in NSW. It outlines a risk management process. This includes identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing control measures. It also covers reviewing and updating risk assessments. The code is based on the model WHS Regulations.
Why it matters
Following this code helps businesses create safer workplaces. It can reduce injuries and illnesses. This supports a positive safety culture and legal compliance.
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Source: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/model-code-practice-how-manage-work-health-and-safety-risks. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.